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

David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has stated he will resign if subjected to any political pressure regarding Manchester City's case, asserting that 'my independence is absolute.' Manchester City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, with an appeal process currently ongoing. Concerns have been raised that City's ownership links to Abu Dhabi's rulers could prompt UK government intervention, potentially testing the new regulator's powers, which include the ability to remove the club's ownership group, Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG).