Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City

Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has announced he will resign if he encounters any political pressure regarding Manchester City's financial breaches. Kogan stated his independence is absolute and confirmed he has faced no political interference to date. The regulator holds statutory powers to evaluate whether owners meet integrity standards, which could potentially result in forcing a sale if an appeal verdict goes against City.

Speaking at the launch of the State of the Game report, Kogan highlighted severe financial imbalances across English football, with 94% of the 116 regulated clubs recording losses in 2025-26. Kogan called for a revised redistribution agreement between the Premier League and the EFL to replace the distortive effects of existing parachute payments.