From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Khaldoon al-Mubarak's rare misstep
Manchester City chair faces potential club sale after belligerent stance on football charges.
In brief
Manchester City chair faces potential club sale after belligerent stance on football charges. Manchester City chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak may have to sell the club after a legal dispute with football authorities. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Khaldoon al-Mubarak's background
Manchester City chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak has deep ties to Abu Dhabi's political leadership.
Family history of violence
Khaldoon's father was assassinated by a Palestinian terrorist group in 1984.
Abu Dhabi's political role
Abu Dhabi's ruler and president of the UAE are key figures in Khaldoon's political career.
Al-Mubarak's diplomatic role
Khaldoon is diplomatically in charge of UK and China relations with diplomatic immunity in the UK.
Uefa legal dispute
Manchester City's lawyer claims Khaldoon dictated the club's confrontational stance with football authorities.
Historical legal stance
In 2014, Khaldoon said he would rather spend £30m on the 50 best lawyers in the world than agree a financial penalty.
Current legal challenge
Manchester City faces a legal challenge over multiple breaches of financial rules with a potential club sale.
Potential consequences
If Manchester City loses the appeal, Khaldoon may be instructed to sell the club to avoid further legal issues.
Abu Dhabi's economic interests
Abu Dhabi has significant investments in renewable energy and windfarms in the UK through Masdar energy.
Trade agreement impact
The UK signed a free trade agreement with the UAE worth £3.7bn annually for the UK economy.
What it means
Manchester City chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak may have to sell the club after a legal dispute with football authorities.
