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Man City Chair Khaldoon Has Diplomatic Immunity in UK

London, 1 October 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Anthony Gill  On Thursday, 1 October, the Financial Times reported that Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak was granted diplomatic immunity six years ago, protecting him from potential legal proceedings in the UK. The disclosure comes two days after an independent commission found City guilty of inflating its finances by more than £900m over nine seasons. There is no suggestion that Mu…

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The legal situation of Manchester City can gain a new element of complexity if other Premier League clubs or British authorities advance with actions related to the accusations against the club. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, President of the City since 2008, has diplomatic status in the UK, which may limit his exposure to certain court cases in the country. Former engineer of Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid, José Mourinho says that attacker needs "domer…

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Khaldun al-Mubarak's diplomatic status could complicate future legal moves as Premier League accuses City of systematically concealing financial details - FT reveals

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According to the Financial Times, Manchester City President Khaldoon Al Mubarak has diplomatic immunity, which could complicate any possible legal action in connection with the case opened by the Premier League against the Mancunian club. Al Mubarak has diplomatic immunity because since 2020 he has officially been an accredited member of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in London for his position within the Emirati Government, a status re…

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