Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?

DUBAI: Over the course of nearly two decades, Emirati money has turned once mediocre Manchester City into one of the most dominant teams in world football. Now, the club face substantial sanctions and potentially even automatic relegation from the Premier League. In February 2023, the league brought 115 charges against City for breaching financial rules and failing to cooperate with its investigations.

On Tuesday, the Premier League confirmed reports that the club had been found guilty of the charges related to financial breaches, saying the club had created sham contracts and disguised secret funding, breaking rules for nearly a decade. Potential sanctions could include substantial fines, the stripping of titles and even outright expulsion from the Premier League.