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Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches

Andy Burnham has voiced significant worry over the prospect of Manchester City's leadership abandoning the club following a damaging independent verdict regarding financial regulations. An oversight panel concluded that the reigning club systematically bypassed major financial standards for nearly a decade, prompting potential sanctions that span from points deductions to complete expulsion from the top flight.

The newly established Independent Football Regulator indicated it might review ownership licensing once disciplinary proceedings conclude. Meanwhile, Burnham expressed gratitude for the substantial financial contributions the current leadership group has delivered to the surrounding metropolitan area since taking charge in two thousand and eight.

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