🚨 Manchester City’s appeal could face a major complication after previous statements made by their own main sponsor, Etihad Airways, resurfaced. 🔸 In 2015, Etihad told the US government that claims Abu Dhabi’s government paid for its Manchester City sponsorship were “false”, insisting the deal was funded from its “own liquidity”. 🔸 City are now expected to argue as part of their appeal that additional sponsorship funding came from the Abu Dhabi government — rather than the club’s owners, ADUG. The 2015 Etihad statement therefore appears to contradict a key part of City’s appeal case. (Source: Sky Sports)