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The Premier League is a professional association football league in England and the highest level of the English football league system. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League (EFL). Seasons usually run from August to May, with each team playing 38 matches: two against each other team, one home and one away. Most games are played on weekend afternoons, with occasional weekday evening fixtures.
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Manchester City Football Club, commonly referred to as Man City or simply City, is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's, they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894. The club's home ground is the City of Manchester Stadium in east Manchester, to which they moved in 2003, having played at Maine Road since 1923. Manchester City adopted their sky blue home shirts in 1894, the first season with the current name.
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Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known simply as Rodri or Rodrigo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and captains the Spain national team. Widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, he is known for his passing, composure, playmaking and physical attributes.
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Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri has vehemently defended his old club amid reports they face a guilty verdict regarding their 115 Premier League financial charges. The Barcelona star insisted he completely trusts the Etihad hierarchy after being assured of their innocence during his time in England.
Rodri has become the first prominent former Manchester City player to publicly address the club's 114-charge verdict, and the former midfielder is standing firmly behind his old side. City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial rule breaches brought against them, but Rodri says he continues…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued a direct message to supporters Saturday as the club faces the potential of losing its landmark case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches.