PSG coach Luis Enrique has spoken out in favor of Manchester City following the revelation that the English club has been guilty of 114 financial irregularities that allegedly generated more than €900 million in improper income. In the preview of the Champions League match between both teams, the former player and current coach of Paris Saint-Germain expressed his hope that City avoid a sanction and recalled that the titles must remain on the field of play.
The controversial case began when UEFA and the FA began investigating the finances of the Etihad club, concluding that the organization had breached financial fair play rules. The number of irregularities, 114 out of a total of 115, has generated demands for severe sanctions and compensation from various fan groups and sports entities. City have already appealed the decision, but pressure continues to mount, especially in the United Kingdom, where the club's reputation is being compromised.
In the midst of this climate of uncertainty, Luis Enrique seemed surprised when defending City, despite not having been to the club before. "The titles you dispute on the field remain on the field. They deserved to win them," he stated firmly. He added that, although the situation is complicated, “we must wait for the final decision of the competent authority.” The coach also highlighted the quality of City's play over the last seven years and that "what they have done on the field has been incredible."
Luis Enrique's message highlights the need for patience and respect for the judicial process. “We must wait and see what the judges say,” he reiterated. Likewise, he emphasized that his comment is not based on politics, but on the observation of sporting performance: "If I only talk about football, Manchester City deserved the trophies and I really liked their way of playing."
With the Champions League match scheduled for the Etihad, PSG and Manchester City will face off in a duel that, according to Luis Enrique, will be decided by performance on the pitch and not by financial controversies. The result of the match and UEFA's final decision on the possible sanction will determine the course of both clubs in the season.