Reported that that may have expanded to around 130, not because there are additional allegations of wrongdoing, but more because they re effectively multiples of original charges over various seasons. The premier league are simply not clarifying the case, but regardless, it s a sprawling case over 1a seasons, and so it would be surprising if there wasn t a significant period of time dedicated to considering the verdict by that three person panel. So, estimates have ranged from any time in the new year all the way through to spring. And of course, it s not beyond the realms, perhaps, that some kind of compromise, some kind of arrangement or deal may be reached because the legal bill is spiraling tens of millions of pounds. It s estimated to have cost both sides already. And it may well be that at some stage some kind of arrangement is reached. But i think as it stands, if this runs its course, it s very hard to say. It could go to an appeal, at least one round of appeals and so it coul
City were charged and referred to an independent commission in february last year, following a four year investigation that said the club broke rules between 2009 and 2018. An exact date for a verdict is unknown, with reports only suggesting a decision early in 2025. City strongly deny all the charges. 0ur sports editor dan roan tells us what happens next. It s expected to last, this commission hearing, about ten weeks, and then beyond of that, there will be, of course, a period of deliberation. And given the complexity and the scale of this case, based on how many charges there are, and i should say that while there were 115 originally, it has been reported that that may have expanded to around 130, not because there are additional allegations of wrongdoing, but more because they re effectively multiples of original charges over various seasons. The premier league are simply not clarifying the case, but regardless, it s a sprawling case over 1a seasons, and so it would be surprising i
Hello and welcome to sportsday this Monday Night with Me Chetan Pathak live from the bbc sport centre, coming up on the programme. The hearing into Manchester Citys charges for alleged breaches of the Premier Leagues financial rules begins. Over a0 years after they last played in europes elite Club Competition Aston villa prepare for their Opening Game of this seasons Champions League. Glasgow to the rescue the Scottish Government is on the verge of agreeing a deal to host a Scaled Down Commonwealth Games in 2026. Also coming up on sportsday before 7. The former Racing Driver trying to become the fastest Double Amputee to complete the ironman World Championship we hearfrom billy monger. Welcome along, thank you forjoining us on the day an independent commission has begun its hearing into Manchester Citys alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club denies all charges. If found guilty they could be fined, have points deducted or worst case even be relegated. 0ur Sports E
The accusations made by Russias Security Service are Completely Baseless. It comes as the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is in Washington Dc to hold talks with us president Joe Biden about the war in ukraine. President zelensky wants ukrainian forces to use western weapons against targets inside russia. President putin says any such strikes would mean nato countries were at war with russia. Our diplomatic correspondent, caroline hawley, reports. The prime minister and Foreign Secretary arriving in washington for key Meetings Today are expected to focus on the war in ukraine. Keir starmer s second visit to the White Housein starmer s second visit to the White House in as many months, important decisions are to be discussed. No official word on any change of policy on the use of Western Missiles in russia. This morning to news on State Run Television six british diplomats have had accreditation removed. I nonthreatening russias security. The uk says the accusations are Completely Base