Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has addressed questions about an alleged 'double contract' dating to his time at the club, saying the matter was not his concern.
According to Yahoo Sports, Mancini said questions about his contract during his tenure as City manager were the club's 'issue, not mine.' He reportedly added that 'Manchester City has not been found guilty, and the alleged double contract is not my concern.'
The comments follow reports that Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges related to breaches of financial regulations, according to Yahoo Sports. Outlets differ on the exact number of charges, with the Daily Express citing 114 charges.
Multiple outlets reported on Mancini's remarks, though details of the underlying case and its outcome were described only briefly across the supplied sources.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Independent reported that Mancini addressed the 'double contract' issue tied to his time at Manchester City.
“Former Man City boss Roberto Mancini addresses ‘double contract’ with club” — The Independent
Center
- Yahoo Sports quoted Mancini saying the contract questions were the club's 'issue, not mine.'
- Yahoo Sports reported Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges.
- Yahoo Sports included Mancini's statement that Manchester City has not been found guilty and that the 'double contract' issue is not his concern.
“Ex-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Telegraph reported Mancini saying the 'double contract' issue is not his concern.
- The Daily Express referred to 114 charges rather than 115, framing the story around Mancini breaking his silence on the case.
“Roberto Mancini: ‘Double Man City contract’ is not my concern” — The Telegraph
Questions readers ask
What did Roberto Mancini say about the 'double contract' allegations?
Roberto Mancini said the alleged 'double contract' from his time managing Manchester City was not his concern, and that the contract issue belonged to the club, not him, according to Yahoo Sports.
What are the Manchester City charges related to?
The charges reportedly relate to breaches of Premier League financial regulations, with Yahoo Sports stating Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 such charges.
Do sources agree on the number of charges against Manchester City?
No. Yahoo Sports reported 115 charges, while the Daily Express referred to 114 charges, so the exact figure is disputed among the supplied sources.
Has Manchester City been found guilty of the charges?
According to Mancini's own statement as reported by Yahoo Sports, Manchester City has not been found guilty, though the same source also says the club was reportedly found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges, indicating a discrepancy in reporting that readers should treat with caution.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningFormer Man City boss Roberto Mancini addresses ‘double contract’ with club
- CNACenterMancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'
- The Straits TimesCenterMancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'
- Yahoo SportsCenterEx-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningMan City icon Roberto Mancini breaks silence on 114 charges and 'double contract'
- The TelegraphRight-leaningRoberto Mancini: ‘Double Man City contract’ is not my concern
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningEx-Man City manager Roberto Mancini appears to acknowledge a ‘double contract’ with the club