Football world left shocked, bemused after City's European ban lifted
Confirmation that the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Manchester City's European ban Monday triggered a wide array of reactions across the football world.
While City fans were undoubtedly ecstatic about the outcome, there were plenty of skeptics on social media questioning how City escaped the severe punishment with nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Others criticized UEFA and the efficacy of Financial Fair Play regulations:
Even former players chimed in on the ruling:
Monday's decision also didn't sit well with La Liga president Javier Tebas:
At least someone was happy (sort of):
It's hard to imagine many were more pleased with the news than City manager Pep Guardiola:
Manchester United legend Gary Neville was also vindicated after predicting the outcome in February:
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