Hackett Backs Michael Oliver Over UAE Payment Claims

A former referees' chief has publicly defended Michael Oliver's integrity after an alleged £20,000 UAE payment resurfaced.

What happened. Michael Oliver's 2023 trip to the United Arab Emirates has resurfaced following Manchester City's guilty verdict. Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has defended Oliver's integrity over the alleged £20,000 UAE payment.

• Oliver's 2023 UAE trip resurfaced after Manchester City's guilty verdict.
• Keith Hackett, a former PGMOL chief, publicly backed Oliver's integrity.
• The story centres on an alleged £20,000 payment linked to the trip.

The resurfaced trip keeps scrutiny on Oliver's officiating links to the UAE after Manchester City's guilty verdict.

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