Too big to fail? What Juventus, Marseille, and Rangers teach us about Man City's looming fate

On October 1, 2026, Manchester City was found guilty by the Premier League of systemic financial rule breaches over nine seasons, including inflated revenues through sham contracts totaling over £900 million. This challenges the notion that super-clubs are too powerful to face serious penalties. Historical precedents like Juventus in 2006, Rangers in 2012, and Marseille in 1993 show how major clubs can collapse under regulatory pressure, with Juventus losing titles and being relegated but eventually rebuilding over time.