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Manchester City, the UAE and the UK in political tangle

DW15 October 2026, 08:13 UTCUnited Kingdom

Nearly 20 years after they arrived in England, there are rumors cheating charges could see Manchester City's UAE owners exit. That would be complex for a city, and Prime Minister, who are firmly connected with Abu Dhabi.

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