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Three Man United heroes want winners’ medal off City – but another three don’t

Opinions among several Manchester United heroes are split when it comes to adding more Premier League titles to their collection

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Three Man United heroes want winners’ medal off City – but another three don’t
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United icons are divided over whether to accept retrospective Premier League medals stripped from Manchester City.
  • Paul Pogba, Paul Scholes, and Rio Ferdinand openly expressed a desire to receive the vacated winners' medals.
  • Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, and Michael Carrick rejected the idea, arguing medals received years later lack genuine achievement.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United players are split over whether they should receive retrospective Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are stripped of titles following financial breach findings. Paul Pogba, Paul Scholes, and Rio Ferdinand expressed support for being awarded titles and medals from seasons where United finished as runners-up to their local rivals.

Conversely, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, and Michael Carrick rejected the prospect of accepting retrospective honors. They argued that receiving medals years later cannot replicate the authentic feeling of winning on the pitch, with Rooney questioning why players would want an award after finishing in second place.

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