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Man City chairman discusses UAE investment with UK minister before verdict

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Man City chairman discusses UAE investment with UK minister before verdict

Summary

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak met with UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on September 14 to discuss UAE investment in Britain. This meeting occurred shortly before it was reported that City faced a guilty verdict over serious financial breaches across nine seasons. Findings revealed City misrepresented financial data to inflate revenue and reduce costs, which the club disputes while appealing the decision. The meeting's timing raises questions about the relationship between City’s ownership and potential future investments from the UAE, especially given concerns expressed by UK officials regarding City’s ownership situation.

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By the Numbers

•Khaldoon Al Mubarak met Jonathan Reynolds on September 14.
•Meeting focused on UAE investment; no mention of City’s case.
•City found guilty of financial breaches from 2009 to 2018.
•City has lodged a comprehensive appeal against the findings.
•UK officials warn City’s situation may affect future UAE investments.

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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak met a senior UK government minister to discuss United Arab Emirates investment in Britain just 11 days before news of the club’s guilty verdict emerged.B...
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