The United Arab Emirates could be forced to sell Manchester City!

Manchester City's Emirati ownership could potentially be forced to sell the club if their management breaches fairness rules, according to David Kogan, chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Kogan stated the authority possesses absolute power to demand an owner step down if deemed necessary, placing Sheikh Mansour's ownership under unprecedented regulatory scrutiny amid the club's ongoing legal challenges.

The regulatory warning follows an independent commission finding Manchester City guilty of financial offenses, which the club is actively contesting through an appeal procedure. While sanctions such as point deductions or relegation remain possibilities, Kogan urged caution and noted the IFR will not open an investigation until the appeal concludes and pending questions are addressed.