You say difference as if there is more of a connection between for example City and Etihad than for example Bayern and Audi. This actually proves my point is that City are owned by the sheik in a private capacity and others through CFG. City are sponsored by several Abu Dhabi state owned companies. Etihad, Etisalet, etc and companies in Abu Dhabi owned by private individuals. There is not even a single share owned by any city individuals and a sponsor. Yet for the media and rival fans and I believe UEFA for two of the companies (City wanted to fight but chose not to ) City are in some way heavily connected to these companies and they are over paying these companies are apparently effectively related part not sure people actually use those terms it’s a bit to technical for joe public.
Where as Bayern are beyond reproach despite common ownership and abnormally high commercial income and a very insular league and these companies not really needing the sponsorship. O and not to mention your history of dodgy ness with Rumminager.
We are looked into and looked into again and again and again and when nothing is wrong we are still assumed guilty if not by the bodies that matter at least rival fans and the media
I would add that none of the companies / sponsors are related parties in the accounts