This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
On July 14, 2020, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned Manchester City's two-year Champions League ban, allowing the team to compete in next season's competition.
However, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his disappointment with the decision, citing concerns over the allegations of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rule breaches.
'I don't think it was a good day for football yesterday, to be honest,' Klopp said in a statement. 'FFP is a good idea. It is there for protecting teams and the competition, so that nobody overspends and have to make sure the money they want to spend is based on the right sources.'
Manchester City was initially banned from European competition for two seasons due to alleged transfer irregularities. The team appealed the decision, and the CAS has now lifted the ban.
As a result, Manchester City will be eligible to compete in next season's Champions League, alongside Liverpool, who have also qualified for the competition.
