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IFR Chair Pledges Resignation Over Any Political Interference in City Probe
David Kogan stresses absolute independence as regulator weighs potential action following nine-season financial breach ruling
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Independence Vow
The chair of the Independent Football Regulator has warned he will step down if politicians attempt to influence any future investigation into Manchester City. David Kogan made the commitment while presenting the body's State of the Game report, stressing that the regulator's sole focus remains the proper oversight of clubs and the sport itself.
City Case Background
An independent commission has already ruled that City deliberately sought to bypass Premier League financial rules across a nine-season span. The club has lodged an appeal, yet any upheld findings could open the door for the regulator to intervene, including measures that might require owners to sell their stake in extreme circumstances.
Rising Legal Costs
The report noted that Premier League spending on legal disputes climbed from £45 million in 2015-16 to £212m in 2024-25, largely tied to proceedings involving City. Kogan indicated any future enforcement action by the regulator would ultimately be funded through a levy on clubs rather than public money, and that proceedings would only begin once success was considered likely.
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