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Telegraph
14 hours ago
- Telegraph
Daniel Levy criticises time taken to conclude Man City investigation
Daniel Levy has criticised the length of time it has taken for the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City's alleged 115-plus charges, claiming a resolution must be found 'for the good of the game'. The Tottenham Hotspur chief executive made the public comments in a rare interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap podcast, in which he addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding City's alleged financial misconduct. The Premier League announced at least 115 charges against City in Feb 2023, stemming from an investigation that was launched in December 2018 after German publication Der Spiegel published leaked documents from the club the previous month. It had been hoped that the investigation would have concluded – including any appeal process – before the end of last season, but there remains no end to proceedings on the horizon. City have consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing. For that reason, Levy has spoken out over the time it has taken to complete the process after nearly two-and-a-half years. 'I think it would be really unfair of me to talk about another club in the Premier League, all I would say is that it's going through a process which I think has gone on for far too long,' Levy said. 'It needs to be brought, for the good of the game, to a conclusion one way or another.' He went on to say: 'It's unfortunate that we haven't been able to resolve things internally rather than the recourse of the lawyers, who are earning a lot of money out of this.' Levy also predicted he will get credit from Tottenham supporters critical of his time in charge once he has left the club. Levy has long been the target of ire from fans who point towards a dearth of silverware under his direction as well as failure to build upon Premier League title challenges in 2016 and 2017 and the team's run to the 2019 Champions League final. Last season's 17th-place finish – a record low in the Premier League era – was partly offset by victory in the Europa League final, which saw the club lift its first trophy since 2008. Former head coach Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked days after the win over Manchester United in Bilbao, dodged the worst of the anger directed from the stands as the team plummeted down the table, with supporters instead targeting the chairman for the club's apparent regression. 'I think it's one of those situations [in which] when I'm not here I'm sure I'll get the credit,' he said. 'When you come here and look at this wonderful [stadium], and the fact that other clubs are now trying to copy what we're doing, that should be a sign that maybe we did do something bold, and something right.' Spurs moved in to their 60,000-capacity stadium, built on the former site of White Hart Lane, in 2019 and it quickly acquired a reputation as one of the best sports venues in Europe, regularly hosting NFL fixtures as well as large-scale music events. Yet frustration remains with the team's failure to mount a credible challenge for the Premier League and Champions League, though Levy admitted he was at a loss to explain the lack of success. 'Nothing has changed in terms of our ambition,' said Levy. 'Having won the Europa League – thank you to Ange – you get a taste of it, but it's not enough. It's never been enough. 'We've been in 16 or 17 semi-finals, seven finals, and we haven't won enough. We know need to use that as a springboard to keep winning. We've won two trophies in the last 20-plus years. We've been so close, so many times. 'I can't really answer [why], because I'm not the one that picks the team, motivates the team.' Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, who was appointed as Postecoglou's replacement in June, will take charge of his first competitive match when Spurs begin the new season at home to Burnley on August 16. He will do so without stalwart forward Son Heung-min, who has announced he will leave the club this summer and was given an emotional send-off following Sunday's friendly against Newcastle in his native South Korea. After last season's dismal league campaign, Levy encouraged fans not to heap excessive expectation on their new manager. 'He gets the style of football we want to play,' said Levy. 'He understands that Rome wasn't built in a day. We haven't set him, 'You've got to win the league this year'. We just want to compete at the highest level. 'We will support him to the best of our ability. If you look at transfer fees, we've been in the top four spenders since the stadium opened, we've spent close to £700m net on new players.'
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy issues statement on Man City's 115 charges saga
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy feels that the investigation into Manchester City's financial charges has gone on 'far too long' as the rest of the Premier League continues to wait to find out the verdict Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy believes that the investigation into Manchester City's alleged financial breaches has dragged on for 'far too long'. In February 2023, the Premier League charged City with breaking 115 financial fair play rules over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2017. More than two years later, a verdict still hasn't been reached. It recently emerged that it may be October before we learn of the outcome which could undermine either the Premier League or City's period of dominance. Their Premier League rivals have largely remained silent since the charges were brought forward but Levy has joined the small list of senior figures to publicly talk about City's case. Since they were charged, Pep Guardiola's side have denied wrongdoing and insist they have a 'comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence' to support their stance. During an interview with Gary Neville for the Overlap, the Spurs chief gave his thoughts. "I think it would be really unfair of me to talk about another club in the Premier League, all I would say is that it's going through a process which I think has gone on for far too long," Levy claimed. "It needs to be brought, for the good of the game, to a conclusion one way or another." He went on to say: "It's unfortunate that we haven't been able to resolve things internally rather than the recourse of the lawyers, who are earning a lot of money out of this." City's battle with the Premier League has rumbled on behind the scenes for 30 months. In February of this year, Guardiola said that he expected an announcement in the coming weeks, although it never came. Speaking last September, the City boss declared: "I am sorry to say I always want to defend my club - especially in these modern days. It's like everyone doesn't expect us to be not just relegated, they want us to disappear off the face of the earth." Guardiola also stated: "I would say we have had many better days than our opponents – and that's why we win a lot. It's not complicated." Do you agree with Daniel Levy? Have your say in the comments section. Star striker Erling Haaland 'believes' that City will be proven innocent, having signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract last season. "I spoke with the bosses, and in the end, I believe them." Haaland told Time Magazine. "It's such a tricky situation for me to even sit there and speak about, because I wasn't really involved in it. So I think the club knows what they're doing. They will sort it out."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey set to join Villarreal two days before he is due to appear in court over rape charge
Partey is due in court this week SHOCK MOVE Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey set to join Villarreal two days before he is due to appear in court over rape charge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to join Villarreal, according to reports. The Ghana international ended his five-year spell at the Emirates at the end of the 2024-25 season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Thomas Partey is set to join Villarreal Credit: Getty Four days after leaving Arsenal, Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two women. He is also accused of sexually assaulting a third woman. Partey – who denies all the charges – was first arrested in July 2022 but not named while continuing to play for the club as investigations were ongoing. The 23-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5. And now the ex-Premier League star is reportedly on the verge of joining Villarreal, according to The Athletic. He has undergone a medical and is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Spanish club until 2027. Partey is a free agent after his Arsenal deal ended on June 30 and was not renewed. The former Atletico Madrid star was in talks over possibly extending his career in North London but an agreement could not be reached. Boss Mikel Arteta said he was '100 per cent' confident that Arsenal followed the correct processes regarding the club's handling of Partey. Defence Lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said: 'Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. "He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name. "Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further' 2 A probe into the defensive midfielder was launched in February 2022 after officers first received a report of rape. The Crown Prosecution Service said the charge came after it "carefully reviewed a comprehensive file of evidence". Partey remained an important part of Arteta's side during 2024-25, accumulating 52 appearances in all competitions. As well as his usual defensive midfield role, Partey started at right-back during the Gunners' defensive woes last season. He scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 167 appearances since joining in 2020.
