Political shield: Manchester City arm themselves with diplomatic immunity against sanctions
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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak reportedly holds diplomatic immunity as an accredited member of the UAE embassy, which could complicate legal proceedings against the club. The club is currently facing scrutiny over alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018.
Why it matters
This revelation introduces a complex legal dimension to the Premier League's investigation, potentially shielding key figures from standard judicial accountability.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the chairman of Manchester City, enjoys diplomatic immunity. That could complicate any potential legal action in the case brought by the Premier League against the club.
The British newspaper "Financial Times" reports that Al Mubarak has held this immunity since 2020, when he was officially listed as an accredited member of the United Arab Emirates embassy in London by virtue of his position within the Emirati government. The British authorities recognise this status, and it protects him from certain judicial proceedings in the United Kingdom.
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