I mean, I’m not saying that there was any corruption or explicit instruction to give them a penalty, but even the minor thought that a certain club’s state-owners might pay me/hire me more often can be incredibly enticing.
I mean, I’m not saying that there was any corruption or explicit instruction to give them a penalty, but even the minor thought that a certain club’s state-owners might pay me/hire me more often can be incredibly enticing.
What the PGMOL need to do is go on a fact finding mission* to the UAE to see if there is a conflict of interest.
*all expenses paid, first class flights and accommodation, complimentary Patek Philippe each.
Doubtless, they will discover that they have been unduly harsh toward Man City, and make up for it in the rest of the season.