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Football Regulator Kogan threatens resignation if Government interferes in Manchester City case
Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has warned he will resign if any Government interference shapes the outcome of Manchester City's Premier League financial misconduct case, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham admitted concern over a potential sale of the club.
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Football regulator Kogan vows to resign if government interferes in Man City case
Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has warned he will step down if any political interference shapes the outcome of Manchester City's Premier League rule-breach case, as the club faces sanctions ranging from a points deduction to loss of ownership.
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Independent regulator warns English football is standing on the edge of financial disaster
The Independent Football Regulator's debut State of the Game report finds 94 percent of the top 116 English clubs are loss-making, with nearly two-thirds of EFL and National League sides technically insolvent and more than a quarter unable to survive 30 days without owner funding.
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Landmark regulator report finds 94% of English clubs operating at a loss
The Independent Football Regulator's debut 'State of the Game' report warns that the majority of English clubs are 'living on the edge of financial disaster', with two thirds unable to survive more than 90 days without owner funding.
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Carragher defends 'rather cheat and win' comments amid Man City hypocrisy claims
Jamie Carragher has clarified remarks from a 2022 podcast in which he said he would 'rather cheat and win', insisting he was referring to on-pitch gamesmanship — not the kind of financial misconduct at the heart of Manchester City's 114-charge Premier League case.
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Real Madrid target Arsenal's Raya as Courtois succession planning begins
Real Madrid have placed David Raya at the top of their goalkeeper shortlist as they plan for life after Thibaut Courtois, according to reports. The 31-year-old has two years left on his Arsenal contract and is a lifelong Real Madrid supporter.
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Thomas Frank emerges as leading candidate to replace struggling Arbeloa at Fulham
Thomas Frank is reportedly Fulham's top target to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who has overseen a winless start to the Premier League season. The move would see the Dane manage Brentford's west London rivals, potentially straining his legendary status among Bees supporters.
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Gerrard calls for City to be stripped of titles and hit with multi-year punishment
Steven Gerrard has demanded Manchester City be stripped of their Premier League titles won during the period they were found guilty of breaking financial rules, calling for a transfer ban and sustained points deductions rather than relegation.
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Ken Friar, Arsenal life president who shaped the modern club, dies aged 92
Ken Friar, who spent nearly eight decades at Arsenal and played a central role in the club's move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium, has died at the age of 92. Arsenal's players will wear black armbands in his honour during their Champions League fixture against Lille.
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Scholes questions whether Carrick 'wants out' of Manchester United after poor start
Paul Scholes has publicly wondered whether Michael Carrick's heart is truly in the Manchester United job after the club slipped to 13th in the Premier League following six games and just one win.
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Maresca says cheating scandal has been 'more tough' for Man City fans than players
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the difficulties facing City supporters following the club's Premier League rule-breaking verdict, speaking after a 3-0 win at Anfield — their eighth straight victory of the season.
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Arsenal mourn life president Ken Friar, who served the club for 70 years, at 92
Ken Friar, who joined Arsenal's box office in 1950 and rose to become managing director and life president, has died aged 92. The club described his legacy as one that 'will surely never be matched.'
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Rooney warns Bruno Fernandes is close to 'explosion' amid Man United's poor run
Wayne Rooney has cautioned that Bruno Fernandes is visibly frustrated by carrying Manchester United through another difficult spell, warning the captain could 'explode' if the burden is not eased. United have won just twice in their last eight games across all competitions.
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City enlist UK's highest-paid barrister as Premier League urged to impose two sanctions
Manchester City have recruited Mark Howard KC — whose £9 million fee is the largest ever awarded to a UK barrister — to lead their defence against Premier League financial charges, as the league faces calls to issue two separate punishments.
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Bothroyd savages Man Utd's decline: 'They sign Chelsea bench players now'
Former Premier League striker Jay Bothroyd has delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United, arguing their £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea's bench proves the club no longer belongs among England's elite.
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Maresca welcomes Guardiola back to 'his house' ahead of City's PSG showdown
Enzo Maresca says he is 'excited' for Pep Guardiola's return to the Etihad on Wednesday, when Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League — the first time Guardiola has been back since resigning in May after 10 years in charge.
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Maresca defends City's Anfield celebrations after guilty verdict: 'Criticised for what?'
Enzo Maresca and captain Ruben Dias have pushed back against criticism of Manchester City's wild celebrations following a 3-0 win at Anfield — their first match since being found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches.
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City's £9m barrister and double punishment demand: the latest on the Premier League charges saga
Manchester City have engaged Mark Howard KC — whose highest-known UK barrister fee stands at £9m — to lead their Premier League financial charges defence, as calls grow for a points deduction and fine to be imposed on the club.
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Maresca and Dias defy celebration critics after City's 3-0 demolition at Anfield
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca and captain Ruben Dias have pushed back against critics who questioned the squad's on-pitch celebrations following a commanding 3-0 win at Liverpool — their first game since the club was found guilty of multiple Premier League financial rule breaches.
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Rooney warns Bruno Fernandes 'explosion' is brewing as Man United's slump deepens
Wayne Rooney believes Bruno Fernandes is showing visible signs of frustration at Manchester United and has warned the captain could publicly vent if the club's poor run continues. Former team-mate Phil Bardsley echoed the concern, saying Fernandes looks "fed up" after years of carrying the side.
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