Football must not be detached from its roots as was the case with Manchester City | Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm argues Manchester City's rule-breaking must be punished despite their on-pitch excellence under Guardiola.

In a column for The Guardian, former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm acknowledges Manchester City's greatness as a team and Pep Guardiola's tactical mastery, but argues their breaches of football regulations deserve punishment. Lahm notes that City, like other top clubs, have broken rules and suggests the Bundesliga's member-controlled ownership model offers a better path forward for keeping football connected to its roots.