# Deleted records show Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman

Deleted records show that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. The disclosure raises questions about transparency and possible conflicts of interest between a senior local politician and a Premier League club. It matters amid wider scrutiny of football governance and political links to clubs.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c83vq9vpwwr1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:06:48 GMT