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U.K. Government Satisfied With ‘Most Extreme’ Outcome in Man City Case

An independent body was set up in 2025 with the power to act in these situations.

Sports Illustrated · 9h ago

Prime ministers, billions in UAE investment: the Manchester City cheating scandal turns political

Manchester City’s financial misconduct case has become a test of relations between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even entangling UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Conversation · Oct 14

‘I Think We’ll Know’—Regulator Confirms Timeline for Next Man City Ruling

An appeal against the guilty verdict was lodged at the start of October.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14

Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City

David Kogan said he would resign if he faced political pressure on how to respond to Manchester City being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Football regulator to recommend cost controls in landmark report with 94% of clubs making loss

The Independent Football Regulator is to recommend clubs introduce greater cost controls in Tuesday’s long-awaited State of the Game report

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy responds after Sheffield Wednesday enter administration

Dejphon Chansiri's controversial ownership of the club is now over

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Independent Football Regulator could seek prison sentences for rogue club owners

Rogue owners in English football could be imprisoned for the most serious violations of the Football Governance Act under plans set out by the new IFR

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

David Kogan set to be appointed chair of new Independent Football Regulator

Lisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, is poised to ratify the appointment of the chair for the new Independent Football Regulator

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

Parachute payments set for major change in stronger independent football regulator bill

The original bill was delayed due to the general election – but that has resulted in tougher measures being proposed

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Uefa threatens to ban England from Euro 2028 over ‘government interference’

The threat comes amid Keir Starmer’s plans for an independent football regulator for the men’s game

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024