PSG's Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions

Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique expressed surprise over Manchester City's guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules and hopes the club can avoid sanctions. City are set to face European champions PSG in the Champions League match on Wednesday, their first home game since the guilty verdict. Enrique acknowledged the significant attention surrounding Manchester City and emphasized that they must await the final decision from authorities.

The independent commission discovered that City had violated rules from 2009 to 2018 by using sham contracts to funnel over £830m into their football operations. Despite denying any wrongdoing, City has appealed the decision. Enrique added that the trophies City has won on the pitch should not be taken away, and he hoped the club can avoid sanctions.

The French forward Ousmane Dembele was also asked about playing City, stating that it is always difficult regardless of the circumstances, as PSG boasts world-class players and a top coach.