Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?

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Manchester City faces 115 Premier League charges over alleged financial-rule breaches and failure to cooperate with investigations, with substantial sanctions or automatic relegation possible. The article examines the Emirati figures and investment behind the club’s rise over nearly two decades.

Over the course of nearly two decades, Emirati money has turned once mediocre Manchester City into one of the most dominant teams in world football.  Now, the club face substantial sanctions and potentially even automatic relegation from the Premier League. In February 2023, the league brought 115 charges against City for breaching financial rules and failing to cooperate with its investigations.