Luis Enrique says Manchester City deserve to keep trophies as sanctions decision awaits
The PSG coach said City earned their titles on the pitch, but acknowledged that authorities must decide the outcome of the case.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said at an October 13 press conference ahead of his side’s Champions League match at Manchester City that City deserved the trophies they won on the pitch and that he hoped the club would avoid sanctions. He said the final decision was for the authorities.
Manchester City’s sanctions decision remains pending
Manchester City insist they are innocent and have appealed the independent commission’s findings, according to BBC Sport. The authorities have yet to make a final decision on sanctions.
City were scheduled to host PSG on October 14. Enrique said the process should be respected while the decision remains outstanding.
Sources and context
- Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique hopes Man City will avoid sanctionsBBC Sport
- PSG boss Luis Enrique hopes Man City are not stripped of titlesChannel NewsAsia (Reuters copy)
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