There are no real precedents and emotions are still raw, but good can come from this mess if ownership models change A 17-year transfer embargo. Replay the entire era with all the original players. Restore the 2009 squad and force them to mount a title challenge with Stephen Ireland, Martin Pet...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/02/how-best-to-punish-manchester-city-restitution-retribution-hand-club-to-fans)