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Manchester City Premier League case
The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules through 'sham' contracts, and City has launched an appeal. PM Andy Burnham's handling has angered government politicians, and the Lib Dems want him to publish his meetings with City's owners. The UAE has reportedly warned it could cancel big UK investments, and whistleblower Pinto says he will lose witness protection and go into hiding after death threats.
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Saturday 3 October
2 developments12:00 UTC· the latest
UAE warns it could halt UK investments over City verdict
Emirati officials told the UK government that the Premier League's actions would have an influence on the bilateral state relationship, Bloomberg reported, raising the prospect of cancelled big investments.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 12:00
UAE may halt UK investments after Manchester City guilty verdict The Premier League’s actions would ‘have an influence on the bilateral state relationship’, Emirati officials saidThe United Arab Emirates have reportedly warned the government it could cancel big investments in th
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08:05 UTC
City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats
Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period after the Premier League's guilty verdict against City, as he loses witness protection amid death threats.
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSSat 3 Oct, 08:05
Man City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City.
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Friday 2 October
4 developments15:15 UTC
City chairman met UK minister days before verdict emerged
Khaldoon Al Mubarak met a senior UK minister to discuss UAE investments in Britain days before news emerged that City had been found guilty, Bloomberg reported.
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergXFri 2 Oct, 15:15
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the Manchester City chairman, met a senior UK minister to discuss the United Arab Emirates’ investments in Britain days before news emerged that the football club had been found guilty of breaching financial rules
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13:00 UTC
Lib Dems demand Burnham reveal meetings with City owners
The Liberal Democrats called on Burnham to publish all meetings with Abu Dhabi United Group and declare any hospitality at the Etihad. He was criticised for saying he would be 'really concerned' if the owners were forced to sell, and Downing Street issued two clarifications.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 13:00
Andy Burnham told by Lib Dems to reveal all meetings with owners of Manchester City Burnham also urged to declare City stadium hospitalityPM said he would be concerned if owners forced to sellAndy Burnham is facing calls from the Liberal Democrats to publish details of all his m
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11:13 UTC
Manchester City launches 'comprehensive appeal' on deadline day
City confirmed it is appealing the Premier League's findings as the Friday deadline arrived.
3 sourcesAl Jazeera, AFP
Al JazeeraRSSFri 2 Oct, 09:24
Manchester City to launch appeal as financial breach fallout grows Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.
The original postAFPXFri 2 Oct, 10:59
⚽ 🏴 🇦🇪 📜 Manchester City face deadline day on Friday to appeal against findings that they broke Premier League financial rules, as the Football Association said the case had "implications for the integrity of the game" ➡️
The original postAFPXFri 2 Oct, 11:13
#BREAKING Manchester City confirms launch of 'comprehensive appeal' after Premier League charges verdict
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08:59 UTC
FA says City verdict has significant integrity implications
The Football Association said the guilty verdict has 'significant implications for the integrity of the game'.
1 sourceBBC Breaking
BBC BreakingXFri 2 Oct, 08:59
Manchester City guilty verdict has "significant implications for integrity of the game", FA says
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Thursday 1 October
2 developments20:15 UTC
Burnham's Man City handling angers fellow government politicians
PM Andy Burnham's handling of the club scandal has riled government colleagues who want the process kept independent of government influence.
LondonGB
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergXThu 1 Oct, 20:15
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s handling of the Manchester City Football Club scandal has riled fellow government politicians who want to keep the process independent of government influence.
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20:08 UTC
Parliament told HMRC contacted over Man City tax implications
UK Parliament was told answers are needed on the tax implications of the Manchester City ruling; HMRC has been contacted about the club's financial breaches.
LondonGB
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSThu 1 Oct, 20:08
UK Parliament told answers on tax implications are needed in Manchester City ruling HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been contacted in the United Kingdom about Man City's financial breaches.
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Wednesday 30 September
2 developments13:26 UTC
Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial breaches
The former City manager said "we will get through this together" after the club was found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
3 sourcesAFP, Al Jazeera
AFPXWed 30 Sep, 12:00
⚽ On the streets of Manchester, people voiced shock and dismay at the scale of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City, with some calling for the football club to be relegated from the Premier League. ➡️
The original postAFPXWed 30 Sep, 13:26
⚽ 🏴 🇦🇪 📜 Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola voiced his strong support for the club on Wednesday -- saying "we will get through this together" -- after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules ➡️
The original postAl JazeeraRSSWed 30 Sep, 14:27
Pep Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges The Spanish coach won 20 trophies during a glittering 10 years as City manager before departing in May.
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05:36 UTC
Premier League confirms Man City found guilty
The Guardian's briefing says City were found guilty of all (charges); AP published an explainer on the controversy.
ManchesterGB
2 sourcesAssociated Press, The Guardian · World
Associated PressXWed 30 Sep, 05:36
Man City scandal: What to know about the controversy surrounding the Premier League soccer team
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 05:59
Wednesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham live up to the party’s faith in him? In today’s newsletter: At Labour conference members are basking in the glow of the Burnham bounce. But beneath the enthusiasm lies a growing sense that delivery must follow hopeful messagingGood morning
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