Luis Enrique Says City Deserved Trophies as Appeal Continues

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said Manchester City deserved the trophies it won on the field and that he hoped the club would avoid sanctions, while stressing that football authorities must decide the outcome of its appeal. Speaking at a news conference on October 13, ahead of PSG’s Champions League match against City in Manchester the following day, Luis Enrique said he admired the way City played and believed its achievements in competition should stand. He also urged respect for the process and said the final decision rested with the authorities. The comments came after a Premier League independent commission found City guilty of breaching financial rules. The allegations concern the period from 2009 to 2018. City has denied wrongdoing and appealed the finding; the appeal’s outcome and any final penalty have not been reported in the supplied accounts. Possible consequences described in reports include a fine, a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or the removal of titles. These are potential sanctions, not penalties reported as imposed. The final decision on the appeal remains pending.