{
  "id": 10478367,
  "title": "Mancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mancini-says-double-contract-during-man-city-tenure-not-my-concern-10478367",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1543385/mancini-says-double-contract-during-man-city-tenure-not-my-concern"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roberto Mancini, the former Manchester City manager, has dismissed speculation about a \"double contract\" he allegedly held during his tenure at the Premier League club. The Italian, who led City to their first top-flight title in over four decades in 2012, was reportedly earning more than his base salary while also serving as a consultant for the Abu Dhabi-based club Al Jazira, owned by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, City's majority owner. The alleged dual role came to light in 2018 when German magazine Der Spiegel reported the news.\n\nMancini, now Italy's manager, addressed the matter at a press conference before a recent Nations League match against Turkey. He firmly stated that the issue is not one he finds concerning and has been a recurring topic for several years. Mancini emphasized that Manchester City is not guilty and that the dual contract issue is their problem, not his. City has maintained their innocence, with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressing confidence in their ability to prove their innocence.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Roberto Mancini, who led Manchester City to their first top-flight title in over four decades in 2012, has brushed aside concerns over a “double contract” the Italian is alleged to have had in his four-year spell as the Premier League club’s manager.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Mancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mancini-says-double-contract-during-man-city-tenure-not-my-concern",
        "published": "2026-09-28T14:20:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}