Downing Street says Manchester City not ‘above the rules’
Downing Street has stated that Manchester City is not above the rules following the club's breach of over 100 financial regulations. The statement follows comments from former mayor Andy Burnham, who expressed concern about the potential departure of the club's Emirati owners.
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The case highlights the intersection of sports governance, financial regulation, and the influence of foreign state-backed investment in professional football.
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, recently said he did not want the club's Emirati owners to walk away as a result of the case. (Reuters pic)
LONDON: Downing Street said Thursday that Manchester City were not "above the rules" following criticism of British prime minister Andy Burnham for his comments about the club's breaches of Premier League financial rules.
In a statement, a No 10 spokesperson said: "As the prime minister made clear, the initial judgement is serious and there can't be any suggestion that anyone is above the rules."
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