Manchester City Penalized for Persistent Kickoff Delays

Manchester City has once again been fined, with the Premier League imposing a penalty exceeding one million pounds due to repeated delays in kickoffs and restarts throughout last season. This is the second consecutive year City has faced such fines, following a two-million-pound penalty last year for similar infractions.

In response, City has accepted the fines and issued an apology, while reaffirming their commitment to adhering to the rules. They have also reminded players and staff of their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional standards and keeping broadcasts on schedule.

The penalties, totaling 1.08 million pounds, were related to delays at games against various teams, including Southampton and Manchester United. Meanwhile, City continues to await the outcome of 115 unrelated charges regarding alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations, which the club vehemently denies.

(With inputs from agencies.)