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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.
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Wayne Rooney won't accept a gold medal if Manchester City are stripped of the 2012 Premier League title
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The Independent (US)Wayne Rooney ‘wouldn’t accept’ Premier League winner’s medal if Man City stripped
Rooney doesn’t believe his 2011-12 Man United side deserve to be considered Premier League champions even if their Manchester rivals lose the crown
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Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney explains why he does not want 2011/12 Premier League medal despite Man City's financial breaches
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has insisted he does not want the 2011/12 Premier League medal, like some of his ex-teammates suggested, after Manchester City were found guilty of financial brea
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