Manchester City Fined More Than 1 Million Pounds For Delayed Kick-offs
Premier League officials announced on Thursday that Pep Guardiola's side had breached rules around kick-off and restart times between October and February.
Manchester City have been fined more than £1 million by the Premier League for delayed kick-offs in nine matches last season.
Premier League officials announced on Thursday that Pep Guardiola's side had breached rules regarding kick-off and restart times between October and February.
The longest delay was two minutes and 24 seconds before the resumption of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in December.
The Premier League stated that City had accepted the breaches and apologised for the incidents.
The fines total £1.08 million ($1.45 million).
'Rules relating to kick-offs and restarts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs," a Premier League statement said.
'It also ensures the broadcast of every Premier League match is kept to schedule."
This is not the first time City have been in trouble for their tardy kick-offs.
The club were fined more than £2 million last year for 22 breaches of the kick-off and restart rules.
Guardiola's men finished third in the Premier League last season, ending their four-year reign as champions.
City, who also suffered a shock FA Cup final defeat against Crystal Palace, are currently playing in the Club World Cup in the United States.
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June 19, 2025, 23:24 IST
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