The world’s richest soccer league accused its champion of years of financial violations. A hearing that began this week could tarnish the club’s accomplishments and reshape the competition.

Manchester City are facing 115 charges for breaching Premier League regulations. An independent commission set up by the Premier League will be in charge of the hearing. City could possibly face multiple punishments from docking of points to demotion to the second division.

A private arbitration hearing that could lead to the expulsion of Manchester City F.C. from the Premier League has begun as the league accuses the defending championship club of violating financial fair play regulations and refusing to cooperate in investigations.