Sat Mar 01 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## LaLiga Accuses Man City of Financial Manipulation, Guardiola Remains Silent
**London, England** – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has escalated his accusations against Manchester City, reporting the Premier League champions to the European Commission for alleged balance sheet manipulation. Tebas claims City uses a network of affiliated companies to artificially inflate expenses, shifting losses away from the club itself, drawing parallels to the infamous Enron scandal. He cited scouting and marketing firms as examples of entities allegedly used in this scheme.
The complaint, filed in 2023, is currently under investigation by the European Commission, which confirmed receipt of LaLiga’s submission but declined further comment. A source close to Manchester City denies the allegations. The club itself has yet to issue a formal statement beyond declining to comment on the issue.
This latest accusation adds to City’s existing legal troubles, as they are already facing over 100 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules. When questioned about Tebas’ claims at a press conference Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola repeatedly declined to comment, simply responding “Next” to multiple inquiries. The ongoing investigation promises to be a significant test of financial regulations in football.
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