Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
Downing Street said the case must run its course as Manchester City prepare to appeal findings of more than 100 financial rule breaches.
- On Thursday, a Downing Street spokesperson insisted Manchester City is not "above the rules" after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments on the club's guilty verdict drew public criticism.
- Burnham admitted Wednesday he would be "really concerned" if the club's Emirati owners left, crediting the Abu Dhabi United Group with being "a huge partner in the building of modern Manchester."
- The Premier League found the club arranged "sham" contracts to inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018, resulting in more than 100 breaches.
- Shadow sports minister Louie French urged the Government to "keep politics out of football" as Manchester City prepares to lodge an appeal against the guilty verdict before Friday's deadline.
- Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier wrote to HMRC inquiring about potential tax implications linked to the commission's findings, seeking reassurance regarding the public interest in the ongoing case.
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Burnham may have scored own goal with Man City remarks
Andy Burham's speech to the Labour Party conference secured widespread praise for its skillful construction, rich content and superb delivery, but it was put at risk of being overshadowed by some ill-chosen words on the topic of football, writes London Correspondent Sean Whelan.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ' s statements about his fear of the departure of Manchester City ' s owners gave rise to political controversy, before Downing Street confirmed the independence of the proceedings, while the repercussions of the case were extended to other regulators.
Manchester City isn't "above the rules," says Premier Andy Burnham on the financial scandal in the Premier League. Meanwhile, City takes legal action against the verdict.
Downing Street's reverse on the Manchester City case after the controversial statements by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who had said he was "really concerned" about the idea that the current club owners could sell the company. (ANSA)
Soccer-Man City should face consequences if guilty, says British PM spokesperson - Regional Media News
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Manchester City should face the "appropriate consequences" if wrongdoing is established, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday, a day after he expressed concern about City's owners potentially selling the club. City face the possibility of severe [...]
The financial scandal around Manchester City also reaches the politicians and even the new head of government. He had expressed himself very positively about the club bosses. That's why there is criticism.
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