The FA says the independent commission\u2019s guilty verdict in the case of Manchester City has \u201csignificant implications for the integrity of the game\u201d and has warned it could take further action.<\/p>\n
English football\u2019s governing body issued a brief statement following the publication of the commission\u2019s findings, which determined City are guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League\u2019s financial rules.<\/p>\n
City continue to deny any wrongdoing and say they remain confident of proving their innocence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Independent Commission\u2019s decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game,\u201d the FA said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FA stopped short of outlining what action could potentially follow and stressed it would not comment further while the Premier League\u2019s case with City remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs proceedings between the Premier League and Manchester City Football Club remain ongoing, we do not intend to comment further at this stage,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will, however, continue to monitor developments closely.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"