{
  "id": 10169742,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T16:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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 maintained his confidence in the club's innocence despite media reports alleging the club broke Premier League financial rules. In an open letter to supporters, Al Mubarak stated that the legal process is far from over and the club's confidence remains as strong as it was at the beginning. He emphasized that the confidentiality of the legal proceedings means he cannot provide further details at this time. Al Mubarak referenced a February 2023 statement where the club expressed surprise at the alleged breaches and welcomed an independent commission to review the evidence in their favor. The club reiterated that their position is consistent with the February 2023 statement, asserting that the Premier League process is ongoing and subject to strict confidentiality. They also noted that the club has adhered to the due process for eight years, expecting the Premier League Board and Executive to behave as an independent, impartial, and fair-minded 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 Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}