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Wayne Rooney Rubbishes Claims Manchester United Should Be Handed 2012 Winners' Medals and Says 'I Wouldn't Want One'
Rooney said Manchester United did not deserve the 2012 title and would refuse a medal if Manchester City are stripped after 114 alleged financial rule breaches.
Wayne Rooney stated he would not accept a 2012 Premier League winners' medal if Manchester City are stripped of their title, insisting Manchester United did not deserve to finish above their crosstown rivals that season.
Manchester City were found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules on Friday, sparking calls to strip the club of titles won during a nine-year period; the Cityzens deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal.
Rooney argued Manchester United threw away their own lead during the 2011/12 season, adding that City players should not be punished for alleged board-level indiscretions.
While Rooney rejected the honor, former Manchester United teammates Rio Ferdinand and Gea have expressed willingness to accept the 2012 Premier League title if stripped from City.
CEO Ferran Soriano attended meetings this week regarding the investigation, reporting the process will "take a lot more time," as the club faces potential sanctions ranging from heavy fines to expulsion from the Premier League.