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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case

The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

* Club accused of artificially inflating revenue through "sham" sponsorship agreements with owners' help.
* Independent commission found City used "devices" to disguise true extent of club liabilities.
* HMRC asked by Treasury Committee to scrutinize tax implications of case, with possible unpaid tax of up to £12m and penalty charge of £24m.
* Manchester City plan to appeal, claiming key sponsorship deals were funded by Abu Dhabi government rather than owners.
* Club's argument may lead to renewed debate over extent of ownership separation from state connections in Abu Dhabi.
* Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak refers to "irrefutable evidence" supporting club's claims of innocence.