I have covered the Man City scandal from the start - this is how it changed football and me
A long-time football journalist reflects on covering the Manchester City financial scandal over the past decade. The author discusses how the case has impacted the sport, his career, and the broader issue of sportswashing.
Why it matters
The Manchester City case is a landmark legal and ethical challenge for professional football, highlighting the intersection of sports, finance, and state influence.
Inside Story I have covered the Man City scandal from the start – this is how it changed football and me The Man City case has turned football upside down and touched other industries, including politics after prime minister Andy Burnham’s comments, but, as Miguel Delaney details after years of reporting on the scandal, the story has also changed the sport and those covering it
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I n one of many conversations I’ve been having about the Manchester City case this week, a contact suddenly stopped mid-rant.
They remarked: “This is like the World Cup final for you, isn’t it?”
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