- La Liga has filed a complaint against Manchester City with the European Commission
- The complaint alleges that the club violated EU competition laws by receiving foreign subsidies
- Manchester City denies the accusations, stating that Javier Tebas has a history of attacking the club
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Spanish La Liga has filed a complaint against Manchester City with the European Commission, league president Javier Tebas revealed. The complaint alleges that the English club has violated the EU Competition Protection Law.
Tebas stated that the complaint was submitted in 2023 and is related to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which concerns subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies operating within the EU. La Liga argues that Manchester City has received foreign subsidies from the United Arab Emirates, enabling the club to enhance its competitive position while causing major distortions in various national and European markets.
La Liga president Javier Tebas says he has reported Manchester City to the European Commission for alleged breaches of rules relating to state-owned companies.
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According to La Liga, the resources Manchester City receives allow the club to sign top-level players and coaches at a scale that would not be possible under normal market conditions. This, in turn, improves City’s on-field performance while restricting the capacity of their rivals.
Manchester City has denied the accusations, insisting that Tebas has a long history of attacking the club.