Following reports that F1 team Red Bull have breached Formula 1 financial rules, it is understood the team have contacted Manchester City football club for expert advice on how to circumvent any possible penalties.
With nervous anticipation surrounding the outcome of the allegations which could ultimately lead to criticism of Max Verstappen’s Drivers’ Championship success as well as hefty penalties, Red Bull chiefs have turned to Google to research past cases in which major sports organizations have escaped despite allegations that their sport has been violated. financial rules.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 16: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 on track during final practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Melbourne Grand Prix circuit on March 16 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
“Man City and alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules seem to go hand in hand as they have come at the top of every search for the possibility of getting away with it, so we have contacted them for advice,” said confirmed a source close to the Red Bull team.
“While we strongly deny any wrongdoing, we also want to apologize as it wasn’t our fault, it was an accident, we were set up, our alarm didn’t go off even though we did. settled, everyone was doing it too, and the dog ate our homework.
Contacted to comment on possible consultations, Man City officials declined to be drawn, beyond saying they know some very good lawyers and could recommend them in exchange for a lorry full of Red Bull.
“Imagine Erling Haaland… with wings! a club source said.
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Our club source also says the news will not deflect the club from an important weekend showdown against relegation fighters Liverpool this weekend.
“It’s always difficult to play the teams at the bottom because they tend to up their game against the bigger clubs and fight to the death for every ball,” a Man City source explained.
“Pep doesn’t take the opposition for granted, that’s for sure.”
“He knows Leicester and Forest have picked up points recently, every point counts for Klopp and his players. We’ll show respect to Liverpool like we do to Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Wolves, but ultimately expect Erling to tear them to shreds in the game.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola instructs his team during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City and FC Schalke 04 at Etihad Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Squad news from Anfield is that Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Joe Gomez have joined Trent Alexader-Arnold and Joel Matip on the injured list.
Despite no indication of pulled muscles or any type of strain, medical staff believe the fear of facing Haaland is the main factor in the whole Liverpool back line unwilling to put on their boots.
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