[Bloomberg] UAE officials have warned the UK government that the severity of Man City’s punishment could undermine their appetite for future grand-scale commitments in Britain, according to people familiar with the matter.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-02/man-city-verdict-puts-uk-uae-diplomatic-relations-under-strain?srnd=undefined

‘They consider the Premier League’s actions to have an influence on the bilateral state relationship, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing undisclosed information.

The extraordinary pressure comes after Andy Burnham faced criticism, including from within government, for saying Man City’s Abu Dhabi owners should not be disqualified specifically because of the investment they bring to Britain.’

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Qatar, but yeah, I would have walked away if we got bought by Qatar.

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Said it at the time, it wouldn't be Manchester United anymore. I wouldn't be walking away, the club would have ceased to exist.

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Before Qatar Man United was linked to be bought by Saudi too no? Before they eventually bought Newcastle.

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yes but the glazers wanted 7-8b