Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Enzo Maresca said he has “complete trust” in Manchester City’s ownership and leadership despite the club being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules in the competition’s biggest scandal. Speaking at his first news conference since an independent panel’s verdict was published last week, Maresca dismissed claims that City’s unprecedented dominance had been tainted by accusations that it inflated revenue by more than $1 billion to sign major stars. City denies the charges and has appealed. Maresca insisted the verdict would not tarnish the team’s success over more than a decade, and he said he would have taken the job even if the verdict had come earlier. City hosts Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.