Deep Dive Into the Manchester City Cheating Scandal With Tariq Panja: Men in Blazers 10/01/26
Men In Blazers

Deep Dive Into the Manchester City Cheating Scandal With Tariq Panja: Men in Blazers 10/01/26

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 20261 hr 10 min
  • Interview
  • Sport

On a special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog sits down with journalists Rory Smith and Tariq Panja to discuss the Manchester City saga and the 114 Premier League charges the club was found guilty of by an independent commission. They unpack the scale of Manchester City’s disguised funding scheme, the club’s efforts to frustrate the investigation, the range of possible punishments they could face, and the political ramifications surrounding the verdict. Plus, they discuss how the findings could reshape Pep Guardiola’s legacy and whether Steven Gerrard should have a Premier League title. Check out the Me...

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It's Rog. As I'm sure you know, I adore all things New Balance. From their athletes to their lifestyle clothing and of course their football boots. Their incredible team has just launched the Furon V9. The boot built for the game's fastest most decisive players. It's lightweight and breathable with a form-fitting boot to ball feel. This is a boot for players

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who create separation in an instant. It's streamlined fit, lightweight feel and precision contraction of design to make every movement count becoming a fast footballer it can't be rushed but you can rush to newbalance.com slash soccer to find a boot for you or someone you know.

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You're listening to the Men in Blazers Media Network Suboptimal Radio What a week! Manchester City have been called a sham. Whoever first coined Pet Gourdiola as bull fraud, were they whistle blowing all this time?

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