Joe Hart backs Man City chairman's claim of innocence in financial rule breach

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has publicly stated that he trusts chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak’s claim that the club is innocent of breaching Premier League financial rules.

The Premier League has ruled that City may have violated its financial regulations, a decision that has sparked debate over the club’s compliance and governance.

Al Mubarak, who has been at the club since 2018, has insisted that the club’s financial practices were within the rules, a stance that Hart now supports.

Hart’s endorsement of the chairman’s position is significant because it comes from a former player who has seen the club’s operations first‑hand, and it could influence how supporters view the controversy.

City will likely continue to defend its record and may appeal the ruling, while the Premier League will monitor the club’s financial reporting in the coming season.