“Football Regulator Chair David Kogan Vows to Resign if Politically Pressured Over Manchest” — what this page in the network covers. David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has pledged to resign if he faces political pressure over how to respond to Manchester City being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Kogan stated his independence is 'absolute' and that he has faced 'absolutely no political pressure' so far. The regulator could remove City's owner, Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), if the damning verdict of an independent commission is upheld after an ongoing appeal.
Concerns have been raised that the proximity of City's ownership to Abu Dhabi's rulers could trigger political intervention, testing the new regulator's powers. Kogan also emphasized the need for a deal on financial redistribution through the leagues, a key priority for the IFR. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.