Manchester City, the UAE and the UK's OM in a political tangle

DW15 October 2026, 08:13 UTCUnited Kingdom

Nearly 20 years after arriving in England, Manchester City's UAE owners could exit amid cheating charges. That would pose a challenge for a city — and prime minister — closely tied to Abu Dhabi.

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