Sir Richard Leese defends Manchester City ownership deals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Former Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese has defended the city's relationship with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners.

Sir Richard Leese, former leader of Manchester Council and honorary president of Manchester City, has defended the deals struck between Manchester and the club's Abu Dhabi owners. He said the relationship has been beneficial to the city.

Leese made the remarks as Manchester City faces charges, though the outlets do not specify the nature of these charges.

Sir Richard Leese defends Manchester City ownership deals — Image: BBC Manchester

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Ex-Manchester leader defends deals with Man City ownersBBC Manchester · 5 Oct, 16:25
Richard Leese defends Abu Dhabi deal as 'good for Manchester' as he speaks out on Man City chargesManchester Evening News · 5 Oct, 09:31

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