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Manchester City says it will appeal the decision of the Independent Commission. EPA

Premier League announce Man City guilty of all financial breaches

Statement from the club says it is 'disappointed and surprised' by the commission's verdict

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Haaland gives Marmoush a lighthearted farewell
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World Nomad Games opening ceremony
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Olise stunner secures another win for France as Italy bounce back

UAE win first gold medal of Asian Games in women's 400m hurdles

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Bala makes thrilling debut as UAE clinch Gulf Cup semi-final place

Ireland 'make a statement' in emotionally charged match against Israel

Kohli begins 2027 ODI World Cup countdown with record ton

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Manchester City says it will appeal the decision of the Independent Commission. EPA

Premier League announce Man City guilty of all financial breaches

Statement from the club says it is 'disappointed and surprised' by the commission's verdict

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Maxence Lacroix, left, congratulates France teammate Michael Olise after his goal settled the match against Belgium. AFP

Olise stunner secures another win for France as Italy bounce back

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Elena Rybakina won the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images

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Tour unveils plans for future after deal with Saudi Arabia ended one year early

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Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina with their US Open trophies. AFP

Rybakina and Zverev stand tall at US Open as Sabalenka buckles under pressure

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