Why Is Manchester United Legend Roy Keane Questioning Manchester City's Titles After the Premier League Verdict?
Cityzens Faces Punishment Over Financial Breaches as Irish Legend Roy Keane Hits Out.
Roy Keane launched a scathing criticism of Manchester City after the Premier League confirmed on September 29, 2026, that the club had been found guilty of serious breaches of its financial regulations. The former Manchester United midfielder questioned the value of the trophies won during the period under investigation and said he would throw the medals in the trash.
“I’D PUT THOSE MEDALS IN THE BIN”
Following the verdict, Roy Keane was unequivocal during ITV’s coverage.
“If I was a player, I’d put those medals in the bin 100%. Of course I would. It’s cheating,” declared the former Manchester United captain.
Keane also argued that the trophies were won on the pitch, but under circumstances that, in his view, were compromised by the financial breaches.
“They won them on the field because they were cheating,” the former Irish midfielder said.
The former midfielder added that those responsible at the club knew their actions could harm other people and chose to continue regardless.
THE PUNISHMENT FACING THE “CITYZENS”
An independent commission ruled that Manchester City had committed serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over nine seasons, from 2009/10 to 2017/18.
According to the ruling, the club used commercial agreements deemed fictitious to inflate its revenue and reduce its costs, with the alleged financial impact exceeding $1.194 billion.
During that period, Manchester City won eight trophies, including three Premier League titles. The ruling also found breaches relating to the club’s cooperation with the investigation.
MANCHESTER CITY CAN STILL APPEAL THE VERDICT
Although the commission’s decision has been published, the disciplinary process is not yet complete. The Premier League stated that the punishment will be considered at a subsequent hearing and that any potential appeals must still be resolved.
Under the league’s regulations, possible sanctions include fines, points deductions and other sporting penalties. Manchester City continues to reject the allegations and has until October 2 to lodge an appeal.
As a result, the trophies corresponding to the period under investigation have not officially been stripped at the time of Keane’s comments.
The controversy, however, has already reignited the debate surrounding Manchester City’s sporting legacy and the value of the trophies won during the years covered by the investigation.
THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM ROY KEANE’S BLAST
- QUESTIONED THE VALUE OF MANCHESTER CITY’S TITLES: Keane believes the financial breaches cast doubt on the value of the trophies won during the period under investigation.
- “I’D PUT THE MEDALS IN THE BIN”: The former Manchester United player said he would not keep those medals.
- CALLED IT “CHEATING”: Keane argued that the titles were won on the pitch, but under circumstances that, in his view, were affected by the financial breaches.
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