Manchester City wants to prevent a sporting catastrophe

There, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is hearing the club's objection to the ban imposed on the club by the European Football Union UEFA. Due to years of financial fraud, Man City was banned from all European competitions for two seasons. Two years without a Champions League – that would be a catastrophe for City and Guardiola. The Abu Dhabi-based club has won all national titles in recent years: Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and Super Cup. But internationally, a trophy was recently missing. The premier class is the owners' primary goal. The current – currently interrupted – Champions League season may offer Manchester City the last chance to do so for the time being. City won the first leg of the round of 2 at Real Madrid 1-XNUMX. The non-public hearing in Lausanne will last three days and will be conducted via video link. A CAS spokeswoman said a verdict is not expected immediately. After the hearing, the three-member arbitration tribunal will first deliberate. It was said that it was impossible to say when a decision could be expected. British media speculated that it could take up to two months. >>>Here you can find out about the background to the European Cup ban for Man City De Bruyne: “Two years would be a long time” If that doesn't work, Manchester City will face troubled times. Coach Guardiola emphasized that he wanted to stay, “no matter what happens”. However, several top stars, including Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne, could leave the club. “Two years would be a long time,” midfield ace De Bryune told the Belgian newspaper “Het laatste Nieuws”. The Belgian said he wanted to wait for the decision first. There is also a lot at stake for UEFA. The decision is considered groundbreaking. A defeat before the CAS would cause enormous damage to the authority of the football union. In recent years, UEFA has repeatedly been accused of weak enforcement of its own rules. If the ban for Man City is now conceded, this could clearly question financial fair play.

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Manchester City wants to prevent a sporting catastrophe

Manchester City's star coach Pep Guardiola will also be looking forward to Lausanne on Monday.

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