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2008 Classic: The Manchester City Takeover

Why did the bank account explode? Because the Abu Dhabi United Group bought the team and immediately tried to buy every player on Earth before the transfer window closed.

Part of the 52 Sports Jokes: The 2008 “Year of the Lightning Bolt” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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