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Man City charges: Any political interference and I’ll quit, says regulator

English football regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Manchester City's appeal over guilty verdict.

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The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

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Manchester City Premier League financial rules breach case

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Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 and has lodged an appeal. The Football Association has said the verdict has significant implications for the game's integrity and confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against the club and individuals once the appeal process is over.

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Man City charges: Any political interference and I’ll quit, says regulator

Football regulator says he would quit over Man City political interferenceBBC Sport
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Football regulator says he would quit over Man City political interference

The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

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