EPL: Man City players should throw medals away, says Keane

Former Manchester United player Roy Keane believes Manchester City’s players should discard their medals if the club is stripped of titles over financial rule violations. Keane made the remarks ahead of England’s match against Czech Republic, emphasizing that City’s achievements were tainted by alleged financial misconduct. He stated on ITV Sport, “If I was a player, I’d be 100% sticking those medals in the bin.

Of course you would, it’s cheating.” Manchester City has been found guilty of breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules from 2009 to 2018, but the team denies wrongdoing and plans to challenge the decision. City won eight trophies during that period, including three Premier League titles. Keane also criticized the club, saying they recklessly disregarded the potential harm to fans.

However, Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney disagreed, claiming United should not receive the title retrospectively if City’s titles are revoked. Rooney, part of the team that finished second to City in 2011-12, expressed uncertainty about accepting another Premier League medal, citing his team’s perceived lack of effort in securing the league title.