Published 19:46 IST, July 14th 2020

Pep Guardiola demands an apology from Klopp after Man City receive flak post CAS verdict

Man City boss Pep Guardiola demanded an apology from those who claimed his team broke the FFP rules while hitting back at Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has demanded an apology from those who claimed that his club broke Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Man City CAS verdict was anunced on Monday, July 13 with Premier League club successfully overturning ir two-year ban from European club competitions. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur manr Jose Mourinho took a swipe at Man City CAS verdict but Pep Guardiola has continued to defend his club. 

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Man City FFP breach: Pep Guardiola responds to flak

Ahead of Man CIty's Premier League clash against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola revealed that CAS ruling proves that his Premier League club was 'incent all along'. "I'm happy about decision and it proves that what people said about us was t true", he added. Pep Guardiola n continued, "We should be apologised to because we were blamed when we did t do anything wrong". Spanish head coach furr added, "We don't need any or clubs to defend us but we have right to defend ourselves and yesterday was a good day."

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Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho on Man City CAS verdict

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was asked about Man City CAS verdict and German responded by stating that "It was a sad day for football". Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho also weighed in with his opinion and branded decision as a 'disgrace' before admitting " circus door is open and FFP is truly dead". Clearly, two manrs were unhappy with Man City CAS verdict as Pep Guardiola continued to defend actions his team. In a w deleted-post, Pep Guardiola was spotted celebrating with a 'selfie' accompanied by his coaching staff upon hearing news of Man City CAS verdict. 

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Man City FFP breach: Man City Champions League ban

By delivering ruling on Monday, CAS explained that Man City had failed to cooperate with UEFA authorities, but still overturned decision by UEFA to ban English heavyweights for two seasons. Man City's fine was cut down from €30m to €10m. Man City are guaranteed to finish second on Premier League table this season and will w be eligible to compete in Champions League 2020/21.

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19:46 IST, July 14th 2020