Luis Enrique Hopes Manchester City Avoid Sanctions After Premier League Guilty Verdict
· Sports · BBC Sport
Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique expressed surprise at Manchester City being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018. He stated he hopes the club can avoid sanctions, praising their on-pitch achievements and saying they deserved the trophies they won. City were found guilty by an independent commission of creating 'sham' contracts to secretly funnel over £830m into their football operations. The club insists it is innocent and has appealed the decision. Enrique said he will wait for the final decision from authorities, adding that the trophies won on the pitch remain valid regardless of the outcome. PSG are set to host City in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.
Why it matters
The outcome could affect Manchester City's future participation in European competitions and their ability to sign players under financial fair play rules. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of financial regulations in top-tier football.
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