England's 2-3 defeat to Spain in a recent international match was marked by several uncharacteristic errors from players linked to Manchester City. According to a report, two City players, Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi, made mistakes that led to Spain scoring two goals. Former City midfielder Rodri, who moved to Barcelona in the summer, conceded a penalty in Spain's 3-2 victory. Pundit Roy Keane suggested that the news of Manchester City being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules might have affected the players. England manager Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel it was a distraction but acknowledged that players with more time at the club might have been affected. Three Manchester City players—Elliot Anderson, Guehi, and O'Reilly—started for England, while Rodri, who spent seven years at City, was in Spain's XI. Three of those four players made significant errors during the match. Guehi was tackled by Lamine Yamal on the edge of his own box, allowing Spain to score the opening goal. In the second half, Rodri's challenge on Jude Bellingham led to an England penalty, which Harry Kane struck against the crossbar after slipping. O'Reilly had a pass intercepted deep in his own half, leading to Alex Baena's equaliser at 2-2. Sources told BBC Sport that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching. The investigation, which lasted four years, centered around claims that the club inflated sponsorship revenue and made "off the books" payments to circumvent financial rules between 2009 and 2018. Sanctions are yet to be announced, but potential repercussions could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League, or a large fine. BBC Sport understands that Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about potential compensation. England captain Harry Kane downplayed any links between the charges and the player mistakes, stating there was a discussion but that players put club football aside when representing England. City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressed confidence that the club would prove its innocence, stating that the Premier League process still had a long way to run. Spain captain Rodri also emphasized his belief in the club's innocence, stating that they would continue to believe in the club until proven otherwise. The charges cover the managerial tenures of Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini, and the first two years under Pep Guardiola, who left the club after 10 seasons at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. City won the Premier League and EFL Cup three times and the FA Cup once between 2009 and 2018. Guehi, Rodri, and O'Reilly all made their City debuts after the period in question.