An independent committee found Manchester City guilty of committing 114 of the 115 alleged violations during the period from 2009 to 2018. The club rejected these results and is expected to file an appeal against them.
The focus is currently focused directly on the appeal procedures and any penalties that may result from that, but the urgent task that awaits Jurgen Klopp is to achieve his first victory as coach of the German national team - in his first experience in the field of coaching national teams - in the match that will bring him together with Serbia in the European Nations League competitions on Thursday.
When asked whether Liverpool could ultimately benefit from this issue, Klopp’s response was categorical and decisive.
He said in his press conference on Wednesday: “Of course I heard about it, but I did not pay much attention to it. I also remember what I said then [in January 2025], that if a festive procession was held, I would attend, and so on.
He continued: “But I don’t feel that way today; I don't feel like I need a celebratory bus parade or anything like that. "I'm completely comfortable with the idea of waiting and seeing what happens."
It is noteworthy that Liverpool was one of Manchester City's most prominent rivals throughout Jurgen Klopp's tenure as coach of the team at Anfield (which extended for nine years), as the German coach led the club to win the English Premier League title in the 2019-2020 season, the Champions League, the FA Cup, and the English League Cup twice.
After assuming the position of global head of football at the Red Bull Group, Klopp had promised in 2025 to hold a party at his home for all his former Liverpool teammates if Manchester City were stripped of their titles.
But the 59-year-old coach adopted a different position when he broke his silence regarding the resounding statement issued by the English Premier League this week. He stressed that he does not want to restore past achievements based on the results of disciplinary procedures.
Klopp continued, saying: “I am not preparing to celebrate a title or anything like that. "If any sanctions are imposed, it will obviously have nothing to do with me."
He added: "When we're talking about a legal case that's been going on for a really long time - and with the expectation that there will be appeals and the like, which means it's going to take a very long time - I don't have any special feeling about it."
He said: “I don’t need to win the Premier League title a few more times; “I am completely at peace with what happened and what we achieved.”
He continued: “We fought fierce competitions on the field, and I cannot comment on other matters because I do not know their precise details. "Frankly, those things don't interest me much either."
Klopp also distinguished between the legal dispute and his great and continuing appreciation for Guardiola's work with Manchester City, describing him as a strong opponent during his time in England.
Klopp said: “I have great respect for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City’s style of play. They played great football and were a high-class opponent for us.”
Klopp's measured comments contradict comments he made in early 2025, when he joked with Liverpool fans that they could fly to his home in Mallorca to celebrate if the club was awarded a retroactive title.
Meanwhile, Guardiola responded to the decision with a message of solidarity with Manchester City fans.
He said on Wednesday: “I want every Manchester City fan around the world to know that I am here; "More powerfully than ever before."
He added: "I - as I always have been and will continue to do - stand behind my club, the owner, the chairman, Ferran [Soriano], the players, the technical staff, Enzo [Maresca], and you, our unique fans."
“Let me be clear: we will get through this together,” he continued. "I love you all."
