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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

The real world consequences of the Man City verdict stretch far beyond football

In a story where so many involved do not feel they can say a thing, Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak evidently felt the authority to talk.

He also felt he needed to, as he issued a letter to supporters regarding Friday’s news that the club is expected to be found guilty of nearly all of the charges in the notorious Premier League case. This is big business for Abu Dhabi interests, but it’s also personal, as illustrated by Al Mubarak’s reference to friends and family.

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