Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
Manchester City faces potential sanctions after an independent commission found the club guilty of numerous financial rule breaches over a decade. Mayor Andy Burnham expressed concern over the club's future, while the government's new football regulator considers options including license revocation.
Why it matters
The case represents a landmark moment for football governance and the enforcement of financial regulations in professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Erling Haaland has been Manchester City's star striker in recent seasons
Andy Burnham has said he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decide to sell up after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.
The prime minister said the situation was "contested by Manchester City" and he praised the club's owners since 2008 - led by Sheikh Mansour, United Arab Emirates deputy prime minister and royal family member - for investing in Manchester.
An independent commission found the club had breached the majority of the Premier League financial rules they were accused of breaking, a verdict that City are expected to appeal.
The club continue to deny any wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal.
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