# Football regulator says he will quit if Man City appeal faces political interference

https://mins.news/en/item/98530

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 18:13 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/13/man-city-charges-any-political-interference-and-ill-quit-says-regulator?traffic_source=rss

> The chair of England’s football regulator, David Kogan, said he would resign if politics interfered in Manchester City’s appeal against a guilty verdict over Premier League financial-rule breaches. He said the regulator had faced no political pressure and would consider the verdict when deciding licensing after the appeal process concludes.

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