Philipp Lahm says football must stay connected to its roots, citing Manchester City

In a Guardian column, Philipp Lahm argues City's rule-breaking deserves punishment and points to the Bundesliga's member-controlled model as a way forward. Only one item was collected, so the wider reaction is unknown.

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1. 21 Oct, 11:00 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• Manchester City have been a joy to watch but they became detached from their roots | Philipp LahmThe Guardian