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Football Regulator Chair Vows to Quit if Facing Political Pressure over Manchester City | Football Politics

October 13, 2026October 14, 2026grace

David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has pledged to step down if politicians attempt to influence the response to any finding that Manchester City violated Premier League financial regulations during a nine-year period. He stressed that both he and the organisation operate with complete independence. If the ruling of an independent commission […]

Manchester City vs PSG Highlights the Road Not Taken in Sanctions Disputes | Champions League

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026grace

Nasser al-Khelaifi was reportedly displeased that the Premier League published its guilty ruling against Manchester City two weeks ago. However, Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League trip to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday serves as a reminder that the outcome might have been considerably more severe. The clubs share more than financial backing from Gulf nations. They […]

Football Regulator to Propose Spending Limits as Landmark Report Finds 94% of Clubs Operating at a Loss

October 12, 2026October 13, 2026grace

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is expected to advise clubs to adopt stricter spending limits in its long-awaited State of the Game report, scheduled for publication on Tuesday. The 250-page draft, followed by a final edition in the spring after an eight-week public consultation starting this week, will present a troubling assessment of the finances […]

FA Warns Manchester City Ruling Could Have Major Consequences for Football’s Integrity

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026grace

The Football Association has stated for the first time that it has the authority to discipline Manchester City and prominent figures connected to the club following findings that multiple financial rules were violated. According to the FA, the independent panel’s ruling carries “significant implications for the integrity of the game,” and appropriate measures will be […]

Have You Ever Felt Deceived? Manchester City’s Guilty Verdict Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences | Manchester City

September 27, 2026September 28, 2026grace

It is as though an entire era has suddenly been called into question. Manchester City’s achievements in English football from 2009-10 to 2017-18 now risk being viewed differently: the 6-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, Sergio Agüero’s dramatic stoppage-time title winner in 2012 and the campaign in which the club collected 100 points […]

Manchester United Posts Seventh Consecutive Annual Loss Despite Record Revenue

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Manchester United announced a seventh consecutive annual loss on Wednesday, with spending on new players and costs linked to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this year adding to the club’s financial deficit. The increased loss was recorded despite significant measures introduced by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s minority owner and football operations chief, to […]

Senators Could Restore Promotion and Relegation in Mexican Soccer

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

The dispute surrounding the lack of promotion and relegation in Mexican football has reached the national Senate, where lawmakers said a reform aimed at bringing back the system will be introduced on Tuesday. Senator Clemente Castañeda, a member of the Movimiento Ciudadano party, presented the proposal with support from leaders of other political groups, including […]

FIFA Seeks More Revenue for Its Members, but Investment Is Not Assured | FIFA

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026grace

Fifa argues that its proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors would provide its 211 member associations with additional funding for football development. Past experience, however, suggests that these resources have not always produced equal benefits. Millions have either disappeared or been diverted from their intended purpose, while Fifa has frequently intervened only […]

Fifa accused of ‘betraying football’ with proposed $20bn World Cup commercial rights deal | Fifa

July 28, 2026July 29, 2026grace

Fifa has revealed a proposal to offer private investors stakes in the commercial rights to its competitions, including the World Cup. The contentious initiative immediately drew criticism from Uefa and several prominent European clubs. In a sharply worded response, Uefa accused Fifa of “putting football’s soul up for sale” and is reportedly assessing possible legal […]

FIFA set to reveal unprecedented $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing all projections

July 19, 2026grace

The global governing body is set to declare unprecedented earnings of $15bn (£11.2bn) from this summer’s flagship tournament, far surpassing the financial goals established before the competition began. Member associations were briefed on the revenue surge by Gianni Infantino on Saturday. The organization had originally forecast $11bn in income. Reports suggest that hospitality packages and […]