Mauricio Pochettino, the USA head coach and former Tottenham and Chelsea manager, addressed the Premier League's financial charges against Manchester City, according to multiple outlets.
Pochettino said the league would have gone through "a period of deception" if City are found guilty of the charges, and said it would be impossible to turn back time on the situation, according to Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport.
He also questioned where oversight was during that period, asking "Where were the controls?" according to Yahoo Sports.
The Mirror reported that Pochettino criticized the Premier League and gave a clear verdict on the Man City charges, though specific quotes were not detailed in that report.
How each side covered it
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- The Mirror reported that Pochettino criticized the Premier League over the Man City charges.
- The outlet described his comments as a 'clear verdict' on the situation.
“Maurcio Pochettino hits out at Premier League with clear verdict on Man City charges” — The Mirror
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- Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport reported Pochettino's comment about a 'period of deception' if City are found guilty.
- Yahoo Sports quoted Pochettino asking 'Where were the controls?'
- BBC Sport noted Pochettino said it is 'impossible to turn back time' regarding the situation.
“'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict” — BBC Sport
Questions readers ask
What did Mauricio Pochettino say about the Manchester City charges?
Pochettino said the Premier League would have lived through 'a period of deception' if Manchester City are found guilty of the financial charges against them, according to BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports.
Who is Mauricio Pochettino?
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team and previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the Premier League.
What are the Manchester City charges about?
The charges relate to alleged financial breaches by Manchester City, though the sources do not detail the specific nature of the charges.
Has Manchester City been found guilty?
BBC Sport referenced Manchester City 'being found guilty of financial breaches,' though the sources do not provide further detail on a final verdict or its consequences.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The MirrorLeft-leaningMaurcio Pochettino hits out at Premier League with clear verdict on Man City charges
- BBC NewsCenter'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict
- BBC SportCenter'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict
- Yahoo SportsCenter'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict