Mansoor bin Zayed puts Manchester City among the European giants

Manchester City won the European Champions League title for the first time in history by defeating Inter Milan in the final at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul yesterday and created a new history in the European continent.

The city reaped the benefits of 15 years of Emirati leadership, with ownership of the club transferred to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister, who made the “historic dream” come true in the past years, by crowning him the “Champions League” title. For the first time in his history, his name was recorded among the legends of European clubs.

And His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan became the talk of the world after giving a personal lesson in sports investment and succeeding in turning Manchester City into one of the world’s biggest clubs.

Despite Manchester City’s long history in English football, 128 years ago, especially since its founding in 1894, it did not become one of the strongest clubs in the world until 15 years ago, when its ownership was transferred to him in September 2008. His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan developed the investment idea to turn “City Football Group” into a huge empire that will never set the sun, as it includes the largest number of clubs in the world. Brazilian Bahia are the 13th club to join the group. Following Manchester United’s feat in the 1998–1999 season, Manchester City became only the second English team to achieve the historic treble of the League, Cup and Champions League, and “City” won the English Premier League title for the third time. In a row and fifth in the last six seasons, it is the seventh title in the competition in its current form. Manchester City became only the second team in its current form, the Premier League, to win the title in three consecutive seasons in the competition’s history, and the fifth overall to achieve this in the competition’s history. Manchester City won the title before playing their last three matches this season, the third time in seven league titles on current form that they have won without waiting for the final round.

On the other hand, the team achieved their second title before completing the treble by winning the Champions League title by beating Manchester United two goals to one in the FA Cup final.

During the “City” parade led by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the private stadium was expanded as the club began to implement development works that would not only bring victories but also leave a clear mark on the club and the club itself. Manchester City, and the start was to raise the standard of the club’s academy, which attracted 77% of Manchester City’s youth players and became one of the best academies in England.

Then the club’s most important project and masterpiece is the “Al-Ittihad Sports Complex”, which has 16 indoor and outdoor stadiums and advanced training and entertainment facilities, in addition to improving the Al-Ittihad Stadium and increasing its reach. More than 50,000 seats, and then more than 60,000 by 2026. The club receives an average attendance of 52,800 for each return match – 99% of capacity. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s pioneering leadership extended not only to the sporting realm but also to society, with initiatives such as the “City in Society” program attracting around 20,000 people each season. Groups – Two years to 80 years. Notably, Manchester City FC took first place as the world’s best football club brand, as the club topped the Top 50 Football Club Brands 2023 report for the first time and achieved a positive growth of 34% in brand value. Real Madrid – It was the first time in six years that an English club had topped the table. As Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister, said, Manchester City is not only an English club, but also Emirates and Arab clubs do not miss the podium. In a vision for the future, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “I am proud of the core personality of the club and its fans who have not changed over the last decade. The loyalty, determination and support in very difficult times are still very evident today and are vital to our success.” For his part, Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Manchester City Club, said: “Manchester City has reached a stage, which is a sign of the success of those who have studied, off the field. The business strategy that we have been working on since 2008 under the leadership of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this season The win represents an important chapter in the club’s long-term development.

• Manchester City FC took first place as the best football club brand in the world.

• 16 indoor and outdoor stadiums at “Al Ittihad Sports Complex” at Manchester City Club.