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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Flo Clifford

Manchester City won by ‘cheating’ says Roy Keane in damning assessment

  • Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules after overstating income by more than £830m between 2009 and 2018.
  • An independent commission concluded that the club relied on sham agreements to inflate revenues and that witnesses gave dishonest evidence.
  • Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane stated he would throw medals in the bin, describing the eight trophies won during the period as obtained by cheating.
  • Pundit Ian Wright called for unprecedented punishments, while Wayne Rooney expressed reluctance over accepting any reallocated Premier League titles.
  • Manchester City maintain their innocence and have until 2 October to appeal against the ruling before potential sanctions are decided.

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