Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Sept 2026

Manchester City: Why CAS can't hear Premier League appeal

Manchester City's Premier League charges won't go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport — here's why.

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What happened. Manchester City face Premier League charges, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cannot hear their appeal. CAS handles legal disputes across sport, with over 900 cases filed annually from more than 50 sports.

CAS settles governance, contractual and disciplinary disputes via independent arbitrators.
In 2020, CAS overturned Manchester City's two-year European ban.
Senegal appealed to CAS after Caf overturned the 2025 Afcon final result.

Manchester City's case remains with the Premier League, while CAS continues to handle global sports disputes.

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