Man City ban lifted: Pep Guardiola and staff celebrate with group selfie after CAS verdict

Man City boss Pep Guardiola was spotted grinning from ear-to-ear in a group selfie at news of his side's successful appeal against a two-year Champions League ban. Man City CAS verdict was anunced earlier today with 'Man City ban lifted', meaning Premier League heavyweights will be able to compete in Champions League next season. Just moments after Man City CAS verdict was anunced, Pep Guardiola and members of his team posed for a picture with 'Man City ban lifted' news in background.

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Man City ban lifted: Pep Guardiola and staff celebrate

'Man City ban lifted' story broke on Monday, July 13 and Pep Guardiola appeared to be delighted with Man City CAS verdict. Just minutes after 'Man City ban lifted' news, Pep Guardiola, along with members of his staff, posed for a group selfie with news from Sky Sports in background television. jubilant photo of Man City boss smiling was uploaded on Instagram by Manuel Estiarte, a vital member of Guardiola's staff. However, picture was soon deleted from Spaniard's profile.

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Man City ban lifted: Man City European ban in February

UEFA had initially claimed that Man City had 'seriously misled' organisation and broken FFP (Financial Fair Play) rules by falsely inflating ir sponsorship revenues. decision made by UEFA in February imposed a two-year Man City European ban, which meant that Premier League side wouldn't be able to compete in any European competitions. Man City quickly launched an appeal against findings.

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Since  initial verdict in February, it appeared that Man City would t be taking part in any European competitions for next two seasons, also putting future of Pep Guardiola at club in jeopardy. However, CAS declared that Man City did t disguise equity funding as a sponsorship as Man City ban was lifted and  fine reduced to €10 million. A number of Man United and Chelsea fans took to social media to express ir frustration at Man City CAS verdict. 'RIP FFP' n began to trend in UK. 

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Im Credits - Manel Estiarte Instagram