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Manchester City Could Play in Champions League Despite Relegation
English translation: English and European football are experiencing concerns over the possible participation of Manchester City in the Champions League next season, despite the team's potential relegation from the English Premier League due to sanctions related to multiple financial violations. Winning the Champions League currently grants the team the right to qualify for the following season as titleholders, according to existing regulations, which do not explicitly prohibit participation by a club in violation of rules—especially if it meets the current financial standards. These concerns arise amid the club's conviction by an independent committee for inflating revenues and hiding expenses, though the club continues to deny any violations and has filed an appeal against the verdict. Additionally, potential sanctions such as point deductions and fines could prevent the team from direct qualification, but European participation remains theoretically possible through cup competitions. It is worth noting that the European Union faces difficulties in taking action against City if violations are proven from earlier years, especially after the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to overturn the punishment of disqualifying the club from European competitions in 2020. Therefore, this case remains likely to develop into a significant legal challenge that could threaten the framework of sanctions and qualification processes in European football.
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