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Regulator Asserts Authority Over Potential City Ownership Shift

The Independent Football Regulator holds full authority to require a sale if improper club management is confirmed, according to its chair.

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Regulator Asserts Authority Over Potential City Ownership Shift
On this page3 sections
  1. Authority to Require Divestment
  2. Background on Commission Findings
  3. Appeal Process and Next Steps

Authority to Require Divestment

The Independent Football Regulator maintains complete authority to require Manchester City's owners to sell the club should improper operation be established. This includes the ability to direct an owner to step aside when actions are deemed neither appropriate nor conducted with proper standards. Refusal would not prevent enforcement of such a directive.

Background on Commission Findings

An independent commission previously determined that Manchester City circumvented Premier League rules through arrangements that inflated revenues or cut costs by over £900 million across nine seasons. The club was also found to have made efforts to hinder the league's inquiry into those matters.

Appeal Process and Next Steps

Manchester City has appealed the commission decision, making any immediate regulatory action premature. The regulator will review outcomes before deciding on its own investigation or potential measures. Concerns over external political involvement have prompted a commitment to step down if interference arises during any review.

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