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Manchester City

English professional football club based in Manchester

World · 19 Oct 2026Manchester City owner's £55m housing loan under investigation from Burnham mayoral era

A £55m loan to property companies controlled by Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owner, made while Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester, is to be investigated by councillors. The review adds to weeks of scrutiny of the prime minister's links to the club's owners after City was found guilty of a £900m breach of financial rules.