According to the Daily Mail, television broadcasters will not demand compensation even if Manchester City receives a heavy sanction from the Premier League.

Manchester City has been found to have committed the majority of the financial fair play breaches. During the period in question, Manchester City won three league titles, part of a total of eight trophies.

This sparked speculation that broadcasters who spent billions transmitting these successful campaigns might now demand refunds, given that the integrity of the competition—the foundation of their substantial broadcasting rights payments—has been clearly questioned.

However, the Daily Mail's sports desk has learned from sources close to the matter that such action is "highly unlikely." There was once discussion among broadcasters about offering a "discount" linked to future broadcasting rights deals, with national negotiations originally scheduled for mid-next season. Sources believe this scenario is also improbable, and the final price will be determined by market forces.

This news may come as relief to Premier League clubs. While teams celebrate what appears to be a clear victory for the league, they are also concerned about potential financial repercussions. It is believed that broadcasting rights fees would only fall substantially if there is significant subscriber loss between Manchester City's sanction and the signing of the next broadcasting agreement—a scenario also considered unlikely.

Manchester City staff received a statement from chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Saturday, which was also published on the club's official website. It is understood that few staff were at the club's main offices on Friday when the news broke. Al Mubarak reiterated his belief that Manchester City will ultimately prevail.

The findings from the independent commission that heard the case, issued in December 2024, have not yet been disclosed.

An appeal by Manchester City's legal team is almost inevitable. Manchester City has 14 days to file an appeal, which will be heard by a different panel.

The range of sanctions permitted under Premier League rules is broad, including potential expulsion from the league. The original panel will hear submissions from both parties before determining an appropriate sanction based on the breaches found.

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano stated at a summit of European football club executives that this prolonged process "will take a long time to resolve." Soriano attended the meeting alongside other senior executives from major European clubs. Sources said he addressed what could have been an awkward topic directly.

"It has taken us eight years to reach this point, and it will take longer," Soriano said.

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