Man City Face £528m Bill Over Mancini Dual Contract as Odegaard Fumes at Bernardo Silva
Former boss Roberto Mancini's admission over a dual contract could land Manchester City with a staggering £527.9m compensation bill, while Martin Odegaard was left fuming at Bernardo Silva following a reckless Nations League tackle.
Mancini Admits Dual Contract: Man City Face £528m Nightmare

Speaking at a press conference on 28 September 2026, Mancini admitted to signing a dual contract between 2009 and 2013, pocketing an extra €2.03m per year from Al Jazira for just four days of work, on top of his £1.45m annual salary. Consequently, Manchester City face the daunting prospect of paying £527.9m in compensation to 38 Premier League clubs following an independent commission's ruling.
Odegaard Left Fuming After Bernardo Silva's Horror Tackle

In stoppage time of Norway's 2-1 defeat to Portugal, Odegaard was caught on the ankle by a reckless challenge from Bernardo Silva. The Norway captain fiercely criticised the tackle, insisting such challenges have no place on the pitch. The referee sparked controversy by only brandishing a yellow card to Silva for the dangerous incident.
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