Manchester City has been found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breaches.
The ruling concludes a long, drawn-out legal saga that shadowed English football for years, the article says.
A New York Times headline cited says an era of Premier League history is now tainted.
The article says the findings could cast a shadow over a decade of the club's achievements.
Midfielder Rodri says he believes in the club's innocence and that its success was deserved.
Supporters and club representatives maintain the on-field success was earned through effort.
Rival clubs and analysts are reviewing the implications for standings, prize money, and commercial deals.
Governing bodies are expected to announce specific penalties in the coming weeks, according to the piece.
Attention now turns to upcoming disciplinary hearings and potential appeals.
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