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Manchester City chair reportedly shielded by diplomatic immunity

Original: Manchester City chair shielded by diplomatic immunity

Manchester City's chairman has been identified as holding diplomatic immunity, according to a Financial Times report. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who chairs the English club, is said to be protected by the status, raising questions about the overlap between football ownership, business interests and diplomatic privilege. The claim is drawing attention to the growing scrutiny of Gulf-linked ownership in European football.

Why now: The Financial Times has just reported the chairman's diplomatic immunity, fuelling debate over Gulf influence in football.

Manchester CityKhaldoon Al MubarakFinancial TimesUnited Arab Emirates

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