So, are you saying that if someone appeals to CAS and UEFA had correctly applied their procedures, CAS would not be able to review anything in support of the clubs claim that UEFA were wrong about anything?
In a nutshell yes. If you look at a few cases you can see the trend and not just with UEFA.
CAS either throw out cases due to due process/procedures not being followed in the investigation or the reduce the ban/fine as they deem it excessive.
Im not sure about other sporting organisations but I know one of UEFA’s stipulations and something we would have signed up to is we cannot take any grievance any further than CAS. They are suppose to be the final recourse.
Of course I’m not sure that would stand up in any court of law and I’m sure City don’t give a fuck and will go to the Swiss Courts anyway but it is something to be aware of.