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I was on the pitch for Man City’s biggest moment – this is how I feel about the 115 charges

EXCLUSIVE: One of the stars who almost denied Manchester City a landmark title has given his verdict on the 115 charges case

By Tom Victor · Manchester Evening News

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Former QPR defender Armand Traore believes Manchester City's 2012 title cannot be discredited despite financial rule breaches.
Traore stated that club executives bear responsibility for any wrongdoing rather than the players on the pitch.
Traore played for QPR against Manchester City on the final day of the 2011/12 Premier League season.

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Former QPR defender Armand Traore stated that Manchester City's past achievements, including their 2012 Premier League title win, cannot be taken away despite financial breach charges. Traore, who played against Manchester City during Sergio Aguero's decisive title-winning match, argued that players are not at fault for actions taken by club executives and that results earned on the pitch cannot be changed.

Traore also discussed his transition from professional football to combat sports as he prepares for an upcoming charity boxing bout. He is scheduled to fight former Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong at A Night to Remember III at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

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I was on the pitch for Man City’s biggest moment – this is how I feel about the 115 charges

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