LaLiga president Javier Tebas says the Spanish league has submitted a legal complaint to the EU Commission, accusing Manchester City of violating EU Competition Law.
According to Tebas, the complaint was filed in 2023 and is related to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
LaLiga argues that Manchester City has received financial support from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), giving the club an unfair advantage and disrupting competition in both national and EU football markets.
“All they do is they think about how they can avoid the rules and regulations.
“We have reported this to the European Union with facts and figures. Why? Because it’s an English team that is not part of the EU but they have commercial activities in Europe.
“It’s really important that all clubs are subject to transparency rules and governance and real competition in the financial and sporting side of their business.”
LaLiga claims that Manchester City benefits from financial support under unfair conditions, allowing the club to sign top players and coaches at a level that wouldn’t be possible under normal market rules.
They also argue that the club secures sponsorship deals at inflated prices, giving them an advantage over rivals.
According to LaLiga, this financial backing strengthens Manchester City’s on-field performance while limiting the competitiveness of other clubs.
Meetings have reportedly taken place, but LaLiga is still waiting for a decision or further action from the European Commission.
Manchester City declined to comment but stated Tebas has a long history of criticising the club.
However, they strongly deny the allegations and point to their publicly available financial records as proof of compliance.
LaLiga’s complaint is separate from the 115 charges Manchester City faces over alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.
Manchester City has denied all of those charges.
