Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’
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26-second readIndependent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled. Kogan insisted the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) autonomy was non-negotiable.
Many people are concerned that political and commercial ties between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates could influence its approach to the landmark case.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently said he would be really concerned if the case forced City owner Sheikh Mansour to sell the club. However, Kogan dismissed any suggestion that political pressure would affect the regulator’s decisions.
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Independent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled. Kogan insisted the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) autonomy was non-negotiable.
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Football Today · reported · 2026-10-13 17:24 UTC
Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’ ↗
Independent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled. Kogan insisted the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) autonomy was non-negotia
This Is Anfield · reported · 2026-10-13 15:00 UTC
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