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Burnham’s Deleted Records Reveal Two Man City Dinners Amid Regulator Independence Vows

PM Andy Burnham faced renewed scrutiny after deleted records revealed he attended two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in 2017 and 2018, details omitted from his recent transparency statement. Simultaneously, Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan vowed to resign if political pressure influenced the club's appeal, emphasizing absolute independence amid financial crisis reports.

via BBC|

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sports16 hours ago•2 min saved

IFR Chief Threatens Resignation Amid Man City Appeal and Financial Crisis Report

David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), warned he would resign if political pressure influenced his handling of the Manchester City case. Speaking at the launch of the IFR’s first State of the Game report, Kogan affirmed the body’s absolute independence from international relations or investment concerns. The report highlighted that English men’s professional football is on the 'edge of financial disaster,' with 94% of teams losing money and Premier League clubs averaging £44 million in pre-tax losses. While the IFR awaits the outcome of City’s appeal against its guilty verdict for inflating finances by over £900 million, the regulator noted that investors have lost 41% of their capital in English football since 2020-21, contrasting sharply with the FTSE 100’s performance.

via Financial Times|

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