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‘Just own it’: Lineker urges Man City to accept punishment over financial breaches

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to take responsibility for their financial misconduct and the resulting penalties.

He argues that acceptance of accountability is crucial for restoring the integrity of English football.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:49:38 UTC.

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