Man City charges latest: Reaction as Premier League confirms club guilty of all charges related to financial rule breaches
Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney has stated that he would not feel comfortable accepting Premier League titles if Manchester City were stripped of them due to financial rule breaches. He argues that the team did not earn the titles on the pitch during those seasons.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing controversy surrounding Manchester City's financial conduct and the broader implications for the integrity of professional sports leagues.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney says his former club do not deserve to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules.
Rooney was part of the United side that finished runners-up to City in 2011-2012 but does not want to be awarded the title retrospectively.
Speaking on the Stick to United podcast , external , he said: "I wouldn't feel comfortable about accepting another Premier League medal if I'm being honest, because I don't think we deserve it. We didn't do enough that season to win the league.
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