Former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said it is “impossible to turn back time” after Manchester City were found guilty of breaching financial regulations.
The ruling came from the Premier League’s disciplinary panel, which concluded that the club had not complied with the competition’s financial rules. The decision has reignited debate over the enforcement of financial fair‑play standards in English football.
Pochettino, who led Tottenham to two consecutive Champions League finals and managed Chelsea for two seasons, expressed his frustration at the outcome. “It is impossible to turn back time,” he told reporters, adding that the verdict does not change the past actions of the club.
Since leaving Tottenham in 2019, Pochettino has remained a prominent voice on football governance, often commenting on issues such as club ownership, spending limits and the impact of financial sanctions on the sport.
The former Argentina international’s remarks underscore the broader concerns among managers and officials about how financial breaches are addressed and the precedent set for future cases.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
