{
  "id": 12181846,
  "title": "Man City ruling puts spotlight on Man United’s huge debt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/man-city-ruling-puts-spotlight-on-man-uniteds-huge-debt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:06:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/man-city-ruling-puts-spotlight-on-man-uniteds-huge-debt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has paid an estimated £852 million in net interest since its 2005 leveraged takeover by the Glazer family, according to football finance blogger Swiss Ramble. This figure came to light following a Premier League panel's ruling that Manchester City's income had been overstated by more than £830 million. The club, under scrutiny due to the financial ruling, reported record revenue of £677.6 million and projected revenue of up to £760 million for the 2026-27 financial year. United's debt has risen to £1.15 billion after borrowing an additional £90 million, compared to £667 million in debt in the accounts to June 2021.",
  "summary": "Following a financial ruling against Man City, Manchester United’s finances are under scrutiny, with the club’s debt rising to £1.15bn under Glazer ownersh Read More: https://punchng.com/man-city-ruling-puts-spotlight-on-man-uniteds-huge-debt/",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United paid £852 million in net interest since 2005 Glazer takeover",
    "Premier League panel ruled Manchester City's income overstated by £830 million",
    "Manchester United's debt increased to £1.15 billion after £90 million borrowing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Man City ruling puts spotlight on Man United’s huge debt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/man-city-ruling-puts-spotlight-on-man-uniteds-huge-debt-12183000",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:12:41.000Z"
      }
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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."
}