Why did Andy Burnham recently intervene to defend Manchester City’s beleaguered Abu Dhabi owners, days after they were found guilty of one of the biggest cheating scandals in British sporting history? Today in Focus…
A Guardian podcast episode investigates the deep ties between former Mayor Andy Burnham, the United Arab Emirates, and Manchester City's ownership. Host Helen Pidd and North of England editor Josh Halliday explore the extent of Emirati money in modern Manchester following Burnham's public defense of the club's Abu Dhabi owners.
The program discusses alleged sweetheart land deals struck with Abu Dhabi and raises concerns regarding a persistent lack of transparency. The episode also references research from Sheffield University to assess who truly benefited from UAE investment across Greater Manchester.
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