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Man City chairman vows to give ‘very blunt views’ on FFP charges once concluded
Man City chairman vows to give ‘very blunt views’ on FFP charges once concluded
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has promised to give some “very blunt views” on the Premier League charges facing the club in due course. City were charged in February with more than 100 breaches of the competition’s financial fair play regulations dating back to 2009. The club could face a points deduction or even expulsion from the competition if found guilty but City have vociferously denied any wrongdoing and vowed to fight their case. It is unclear how long this process will take with some suggestions proceedings could run for several more years. Speaking in his annual end-of-season interview with the club’s media channels, Khaldoon said: “So obviously I can’t talk about them (the charges), unfortunately, for legal reasons. “What I would typically always do is comment after, so I think we’re going to go through the legal process. “These are proceedings that take whatever time they take and when we’re done, we’ll have a conversation. I’ll give you my very blunt views, I promise you that. “I have very strong views on that, but I am going to be unfortunately very restrained today.” These are proceedings that take whatever time they take and when we’re done, we’ll have a conversation. I’ll give you my very blunt views, I promise you that. Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak City went on to win the treble last season. They overhauled Arsenal to claim a fifth Premier League title in six years, followed up by winning the FA Cup and then beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Off the field the club have also grown, recording record revenue last year. To many critics of the club, which is supported by the vast wealth of owner Sheikh Mansour, the Premier League charges cast a shadow over their success. Khaldoon feels these people are judging the club too quickly without checking all the facts. He said: “It’s very frustrating because it takes so much from the great work that’s happening at this club and it’s happening not just on the football pitch. “What these players have achieved this year, the treble, is incredible. I hope people focus and judge them for their football and what they’re achieving on the pitch and what they’re achieving in every competition they’re in. “The club as a whole is very well run. Today, the value of this group is over six billion dollars. We’ve created so much value – we’ve brought in world-class investors. Why? Because we have a commercial machine here that is one of the best in the world. “We’re the number one football brand in the world. The club generates a tremendous revenue. “People will throw at us ‘the biggest spenders’, ‘you have the biggest squad’. I wish people can just pause and ask the question, and get the facts and then comment.” In terms of on-field achievements, winning the Champions League for the first time this year fulfilled a long-held ambition. Khaldoon said: “With the Champions League, we’ve tried so hard for so many years. Then to finally, finally do it – it’s relief, it’s happiness, but it’s really more relief. We finally have that trophy right here.” Khaldoon added that City’s consistency in the Premier League was the record of which he is “most proud” and the club are targeting more trophies. “You always can top it,” he said. “I can see how it does get better. It always can get better.” Khaldoon also paid tribute to captain Ilkay Gundogan and hopes the German stays at the club. Gundogan played a key role in the run-in but is out of contract this summer. Khaldoon said: “When you need him in the big games, he’s always there, and I hope there’s more chapters to that legacy. Obviously, Ilkay has to make big life decisions for him.”
2023-06-19 17:31
Valorant Patch Notes 4.08: Fade Added, Jett, Sova and Neon Nerfed
Valorant Patch Notes 4.08: Fade Added, Jett, Sova and Neon Nerfed
Here's a breakdown of the 4.08 patch notes for Valorant Episode 4 Act 3.
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North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin named the 2023 NWSL MVP
North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin named the 2023 NWSL MVP
North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin was named the National Women’s Soccer League's most valuable player on Friday
2023-11-11 04:27
A mother refused to do housework after husband said she does ‘nothing’ around the home. The results say it all
A mother refused to do housework after husband said she does ‘nothing’ around the home. The results say it all
A mother has shared how she refused to do housework for a few days, after her husband made a comment about her doing “nothing” at home. The woman, Lindsay, posted a video to TikTok earlier this month about the remark her husband, Brian, made. “My husband made a comment that I do nothing around the house,” she wrote in the text over the footage, while looking at the camera. She then revealed how she responded to this comment, writing: “So for two days, I really did nothing around the house.” The short clip continued with Lindsay documenting what happened when she didn’t clean the home, as there were toys on the floor of her kitchen, as well as dirty dishes in the sink and on the counter. Lindsay then showed the papers all over her dining room table and a basket of dirty laundry next to her couch, which had a bunch of clothes on it. She ended her video with a picture of her bathroom, as it had clothes and towels on the floor. There was also a hair brush, straightener, bottle of mouthwash, and more skin products on the sink. In the caption, she added: “Then I left town for a girls trip…,” before poking fun at her relationship with a marriage humour hashtag. The video quickly went viral, as it has amassed more than 18.6m views. In the comments, many people criticised Brian for his remark and praised Lindsay for her reaction to it. “The way I would never do anything again,” one quipped, regarding how they’d respond to Lindsay’s partner. “I hope you had him clean it after the two days,” another added “Where the hell do they get all the audacity,” a third wrote, referring to the woman’s husband. Meanwhile, other people expressed their anger over the situation, with claims that Lindsay should have divorced her husband after what he’d said. @lindsaydonnelly2 Then I left town for a girls trip… #marriagehumor ♬ Karma (feat. Ice Spice) - Taylor Swift The next day, Lindsay shared a follow-up video, in which she had a chat with her husband. After recalling how she didn’t clean the house for a few days, Lindsay also noted that her husband has “since apologised”, She then revealed to Brian that she made that TikTok video about the situation and that it quickly went viral. She also told him about some of the comments on her initial clip, in viewers claimed that she should leave him. However, she then acknowledged that her Brian is “actually a really good husband”. “That was just a real a**hole move to say that,” she added, referring to Brain’s remark about her doing nothing around the house. In the caption, she also added that her partner realised that this was a “real s****y thing to say”. Speaking to People, Lindsay revealed that when she went on her “strike”, as she took a break from doing housework, she got some amusement out of the decision. “I went out with my girlfriends the night before I made the TikTok and I was telling them how I was literally doing nothing around the house and we were all kind of laughing about it,” she said. The mother added: “And then the next day, I’m getting ready to head out to a girl’s trip and the thought crossed my mind like, ‘I’m really just gonna leave the house like this.’ I felt so bad and it hit me that, wait, this is funny. This is a moment.” @lindsaydonnelly2 Replying to @kris he agreed that was a real ? thing to say ♬ original sound - Lindsay D As she recalled that “she was kind of pissed at my husband”, she noted that she had to make a shift to her daily routine. More specifically, in order to make sure that she wasn’t doing housework, she had to unmake her daughter’s bed. “[My daughter] was in there with me while I was making the bed,” she explained. “And then I stopped myself and said, ‘You know what?’ and unmade the bed. And she asked, ‘What are you doing?’ and I said, ‘Mommy’s not doing any housework.’” She emphasised that she has a “good relationship” with her partner, “even in [their] weak moments”. She also encouraged viewers to stop making comments on her content about getting a divorce. “It’s reality and comedy at the same time,” she added about her videos. “I really hope to make more content that resonates with people in a way that doesn’t make people think we should get a divorce.” The Independent has contacted Linsday for comment. Read More Mother sparks viral debate for ‘shaming’ parent who refused to give her daughter a slice of cake Husband sparks debate after refusing to leave wife’s baby shower when he was uninvited Woman sparks debate for refusing to be a bridesmaid in future sister-in-law’s wedding Daughter of Minnesota Twins manager wins hearts with ‘adorable’ press conference Jennifer Lopez says her 15-year-old twins have started to ‘challenge’ her Mother shares heartbreak after inviting whole school class to daughter’s party
2023-06-24 03:59
'Like Ons Jabeur': Young Tunisian girls dream of tennis glory
'Like Ons Jabeur': Young Tunisian girls dream of tennis glory
At a sporting club in Tunis, young girls enthusiastically hit yellow tennis balls across the court in the hope of one day making it to Wimbledon...
2023-07-15 21:01
When is 100 Thieves' Project X Coming to Fortnite Creative?
When is 100 Thieves' Project X Coming to Fortnite Creative?
100 Thieves' Project X is coming to Fortnite Creative on July 11. The game was developed in UEFN and will be a 3v3 bank heist.
2023-07-08 00:57
Trainer Bob Baffert goes for his 10th win in the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
Trainer Bob Baffert goes for his 10th win in the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
Trainer Bob Baffert will look to add another Haskell Stakes and big payday to his collection when the lightly raced Arabian Knight takes on Kentucky Derby winner Mage and six others in the $1 million showcase event of the summer meet at Monmouth Park
2023-07-22 03:36
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?
Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.
2023-08-25 13:01
Uncle Sam Needs Your AI Help, and DARPA Will Hand Out $20M to Make it Happen
Uncle Sam Needs Your AI Help, and DARPA Will Hand Out $20M to Make it Happen
LAS VEGAS—The Pentagon’s research-and-development shop showed up at the Black Hat security conference here with
2023-08-10 06:18
Barcelona midfielder Gavi to undergo surgery for knee injury sustained with Spain's national team
Barcelona midfielder Gavi to undergo surgery for knee injury sustained with Spain's national team
Barcelona says midfielder Gavi will undergo surgery to repair a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee
2023-11-20 21:09
'We are tired': Jada Pinkett Smith shares she sold drugs as a teenager, sparks memefest online
'We are tired': Jada Pinkett Smith shares she sold drugs as a teenager, sparks memefest online
Jada Pinkett Smith said her parents were drug addicts and she had to strive for financial freedom from the age of 12
2023-10-15 19:28
OpenAI’s Q-Star Breakthrough – the Theories and Why Elon Musk Isn’t Worried
OpenAI’s Q-Star Breakthrough – the Theories and Why Elon Musk Isn’t Worried
Speculation OpenAI has achieved a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence might have been overblown - at least if you listen to Elon Musk.
2023-11-27 15:30