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Sports News of Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Klopp, Mourinho react as City win appeal against European ban

Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho | Getty Images Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho | Getty Images

Liverpool and Tottenham managers, Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho have both reacted after Manchester City overturned their two-years European ban on Monday.

Recall that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) slapped City with a two-year ban from European competition following an alleged breach of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rule.

Having won the appeal against the ruling yesterday, City are now cleared to participate in next season's Champions League.

"I am happy that City can play in the Champions League but I don't think it was a good day for football yesterday, to be honest," said Klopp, at his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's trip to Arsenal on Wednesday - live on Sky Sports.

"Just because I think FFP is a good idea. It's there for protecting teams, protecting the competition.

"That was the idea at the start, that nobody overspends and stuff like this. Clubs have to make sure that money they want to spend is based on the right sources."

Klopp added: "I really hope that FFP stays because it gives at least kind of borders that you can go to but not over, which is good for football.

"If you start doing it so that nobody cares anymore, the richest people or countries can do what they want to do and that would make the competition really difficult."

Mourinho said: "If Manchester City is not guilty of it, to be punished by some million is a disgrace. If you're not guilty you're not punished. In the other way, if you're guilty you should be banned. In any case, it's a disaster.

"I'm not saying Manchester City is guilty. I'm saying if you're not guilty you don't pay. Even with a pound.

"I know that money is quite easy for them but still. If you're guilty you should be banned from the competition.

"I'm nobody to know if they're guilty or not. My criticism is for the decision."

Sky Sports