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=== CPFC argued that: ===
* UEFA had a discretionary practice allowing post-deadline cures (especially through “blind trusts”) until qualification was confirmed.
* The sale of Textor’s shares in June–July 2025 cured any conflict.
* The ECA email suggested UEFA would not refer cases until qualification.

CAS rejected all arguments:
* The 1 March 2025 date is strict and binding, approved by UEFA’s Executive Committee.
* The 2024 blind trust flexibility (for Man City/Girona and Man United/Nice) was exceptional and expressly limited to 2024/25 only.
* No evidence of a permanent discretionary practice existed.
* The ECA email was not written by UEFA, had no authority, and could not modify UEFA rules.
* Any sale of shares after 1 March 2025 is irrelevant.

Result: CPFC could not cure its MCO breach after 1 March 2025. 11604_Arbitral_Award__for_publ._