Rooney opposes stripping Man City's league titles over financial breaches
MANU•Wayne Rooney said Manchester City should not be stripped of its 2011-12 Premier League title because United did not earn it. City were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges and could face sanctions including relegation, though the club is expected to appeal.
1. Rooney rejects retrospective title
Rooney said he would not feel comfortable accepting a Premier League medal if Manchester United were awarded City's 2011-12 title, saying United did not do enough to win the league. He said stripping medals could devastate players who did not know about any wrongdoing above them.
2. City could face sanctions
Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges over breaches of the competition's financial rules. Potential sanctions include relegation and loss of titles, but enforcement is far off, with City expected to appeal; the club has consistently denied wrongdoing. Rooney supported a harsh punishment, including relegation and spending restrictions for three or four seasons.
