City deserve to keep titles even if guilty of financial breaches — Enrique

Harry Archie October 13, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has passionately defended Manchester City’s recent dominance, saying they deserve to keep their titles as he insisted were earned fairly on the pitch.

His comments come at a time when the English giants are facing a massive legal battle regarding 115 alleged financial breaches.

As Manchester City find themselves at the centre of a monumental legal storm involving 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations, they have found an unlikely ally in the French capital.

The investigation into City’s finances, covering a period from 2009 to 2018, has led to widespread speculation regarding potential punishments, ranging from massive fines to points deductions or even expulsion from the top flight.

Speaking to the media ahead of PSG’s Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday, Enrique was clear about his stance on the situation. ‘It’s a lot of noise around big clubs. We will have to wait for the final decision of the person who is going to decide that. We are waiting and I hope that everything will end well for Manchester City because everything that was done on the pitch was incredible. All the trophies they won are deserved. We must wait for those who decide,’ the PSG boss said in quotes reported by Foot Mercato.

While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Enrique was careful to maintain a balanced perspective on the ongoing investigation.

Enrique further elaborated on his view of the English club’s recent history, doubling down on his praise for their sporting identity. ‘It’s a surprise, but you have to respect the process and wait for the final decision of the authority in charge. If I only speak about football, about what I saw on the pitch, I think they deserved their trophy, I like what they offered on the pitch,’ he added.

A decorated era under scrutiny

The accusations against Manchester City cover a period (2009 to 2018) during which the club secured three Premier League titles, three League Cups, and two Community Shields, creating a significant divide within the footballing community.

Both sides head into Wednesday’s encounter on the back of impressive opening-day victories in the Champions League, with Manchester City securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Porto, while Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant performance to crush Slovan Bratislava 6-1.