Tuchel rues 'big mistakes' - did Man City charges have impact?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that England’s 3-2 defeat by Spain at Wembley came amid renewed attention on Manchester City, after sources told BBC Sport that the club had been found guilty of the majority of the 115 alleged Premier League financial breaches. The match featured several players with City connections, and three of the four involved in City-related links were directly part of decisive moments in the game.

Marc Guehi was dispossessed near his own area to help Spain score first, while Nico O’Reilly’s intercepted pass contributed to Spain’s equaliser in the second half. Former City midfielder Rodri, now at Barcelona, also conceded a penalty before Harry Kane hit the crossbar. England manager Thomas Tuchel said he could understand why the off-field news might have been a distraction for players with City ties, while England captain Kane said the team had tried to separate club matters from international duty.

Pundit Roy Keane suggested the verdict news may have affected focus, but the England camp played down any direct link. BBC Sport notes that sanctions for City have not yet been announced, and possible outcomes could range from a fine to more severe penalties. The article frames the result as a reminder of how quickly off-field developments can dominate football debate, even when the match itself is decided by individual errors rather than broader tactical issues.