{
  "id": 10168772,
  "title": "Manchester City chairman responds to media reports on commission decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/manchester-city-chairman-responds-to-media-reports-on-commission",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T16:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/09/26/manchester-city-chairman-khaldoon-al-mubarak-confident-club-will-prove-innocence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City's chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, has expressed confidence in the club's innocence despite claims it broke Premier League financial regulations. In an open letter to supporters, Al Mubarak stated that the club's confidence in proving its innocence remained as strong as when the investigation began. The Athletic reported Friday that the club had been found guilty of 114 breaches, but Al Mubarak emphasized that the process was far from over. He assured supporters that the Premier League process still had a long way to run and that the club's confidence in its position was unwavering. Al Mubarak highlighted the strict confidentiality of the legal proceedings and the club's determination to respect it. He also referenced a February 2023 statement in which the club expressed surprise at the alleged breaches, given the extensive materials provided to the English Premier League. The club has maintained its position since 2021, stating that the Premier League Board and Executive would act as an independent, impartial regulator. The Premier League has declined to comment on the matter.",
  "summary": "Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has insisted he remains confident that the club will prove their innocence despite reports that it has been found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. In an open letter to the club's supporters on the club's website, Al Mubarak stated the process was far from over and City's confidence in proving the club's innocence “is just as strong as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Manchester City chairman responds to media reports on commission decision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/manchester-city-chairman-responds-to-media-reports-on-commission-10169742",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:11:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}