Roy Keane calls for Man City stars to 'stick those medals in the bin' after club found guilty of £900m financial sham
Roy Keane has publicly criticized Manchester City following a verdict that found the club guilty of systemic financial misconduct. He suggested that players should discard their trophies, arguing that the club's success was built on illegal financial advantages.
Why it matters
The ruling and subsequent public backlash represent a major integrity crisis for one of the world's most prominent football clubs.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has delivered a blistering assessment of Manchester City’s financial misconduct, suggesting the club’s players should discard their trophies. His comments follow a landmark verdict where the Premier League officially found the Etihad giants guilty of systemic rule-breaking to inflate their revenue.
The Premier League has officially condemned Manchester City for manipulating their financial accounts . An independent panel, which concluded its hearing in December 2024, found the club guilty of 114 out of 115 charges relating to a nine-season period. During this era of alleged misconduct, City secured eight major trophies.
According to Premier League statement, the Etihad outfit utilised "sham" agreements with commercial partners to artificially boost revenue and lower operating costs. These deals falsely altered the club's financial standing by an estimated £900 million.
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