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‘Stick medals in the bin’: Manchester United legend takes brutal swipe at Man City after ‘sham’ verdict

Former Man Utd captain has not minced his words

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:37 AM
‘Stick medals in the bin’: Manchester United legend takes brutal swipe at Man City after ‘sham’ verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin following Manchester City's guilty financial verdict.
  • An independent commission found Manchester City arranged sham sponsorship agreements as part of a disguised funding scheme.
  • The violations spanned from 2009 to 2018, during which Manchester City won three Premier League titles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane strongly criticized Manchester City after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges regarding Premier League financial rule breaches. Speaking on ITV during an England broadcast, Keane asserted he would throw his medals in the trash if he were a City player, characterizing the club's actions during the period as cheating.

An independent commission ruled that Manchester City set up sham commercial agreements involving disguised funding from former owner Abu Dhabi United Group between 2009 and 2018. Fellow pundit Ian Wright also called for unprecedented punishment, while Manchester City stated they are innocent and confirmed plans to appeal the commission's decision.

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