UAE threatens to pull billions out of Britain if they don't get their way in Man City scandal

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The UAE has threatened to pull billions of pounds of investment out of the UK if they don't get their way in the Man City scandal. Matt Frei hears from columnist Jim White, who believes Andy Burnham is making a 'big mistake' by getting involved. Manchester City have lodged their appeal against the decision of an independent commission to find them guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. It comes after the Football Association said it is “carefully considering” the implications of the findings into the club. An independent commission found City guilty on all charges related to breaching Premier League financial rules in a damning report released earlier this week. In a statement on Friday, the club wrote: "Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7pm on Thursday 1st October 2026 the Club lodged its comprehensive Appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter. "The Club's firm position is that,

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