Maresca defends City's treble amid 115-charge scandal

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 12:37 · Archive

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has insisted the club's achievements should not be tainted by the guilty verdict in the ongoing cheating case.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca held his first press conference since the club was found guilty in its cheating case. The Italian faced an unusually crowded media gathering as he addressed questions about the scandal engulfing the club.

Maresca was unequivocal when asked whether City's success now comes with an asterisk or could be taken away. 'Absolutely not,' he replied, emphasising the genuine effort that went into achieving the treble season. 'The last time I was here, from the treble season, I know the effort from the players, the club, the manager. I know the effort that the club put into achieve that target so I don't have any doubt about that.'

Despite the uncertain future facing City, Maresca expressed his commitment to the club. 'I trust the club, because I trust the people and this is also the reason why I joined the club,' he said. 'There is not another club in the world where I would like to be.'

How it is being reported

• Five surprising questions Maresca answered on Man City cheating – and two he dodgedThe City boss faced a grilling from journalists in his first appearance since the guilty verdictThe i Paper · 9 Oct, 12:07
• Transcript: What Maresca said on Man City charges verdictSky Sports · 9 Oct, 11:59
• Transcript: What Maresca said on Man City charges verdictSky Sports Football · 9 Oct, 11:59

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