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Independent commission finds Man City broke 100+ financial rules

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Independent commission ruled Manchester City breached over 100 financial rules, manipulating £900 million.
The commission dismissed City’s appeal that Abu Dhabi government funded its sponsorship deals.
Mayor Andy Burnham said he would be concerned if owners were forced to sell.
Independent Football Regulator chief executive David Kogan said he will resign if he senses government pressure.

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Independent commission ruled Manchester City breached over 100 financial rules, manipulating £900 million.
The commission dismissed City’s appeal that Abu Dhabi government funded its sponsorship deals.
Mayor Andy Burnham said he would be concerned if owners were forced to sell.
Independent Football Regulator chief executive David Kogan said he will resign if he senses government pressure.