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Roy Keane says ‘I’d stick medals in the bin’ after Manchester City charges verdict

The former Manchester United captain said the medals had been won by ‘cheating’

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:34 AM
Roy Keane says ‘I’d stick medals in the bin’ after Manchester City charges verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Roy Keane stated he would put medals in the bin after Manchester City's financial charges verdict.
  • An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of financial breaches, overstating income by over £830m from 2009 to 2018.
  • Ian Wright labeled the violations cheating on an industrial scale and demanded unprecedented punishments.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane stated he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following an independent commission finding the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Speaking on ITV Sport, Keane labeled the eight trophies won between 2009 and 2018 as tainted by cheating. The verdict determined City had overstated revenues by over £830 million using sham agreements.

Fellow pundit Ian Wright called for unprecedented punishments, while potential sanctions include stripping Manchester City of their honors. Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney expressed reluctance about receiving reallocated titles, noting his discomfort with claiming medals United did not earn on the pitch. Manchester City maintain their innocence and have until Friday, October 2, to lodge an appeal.

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