Wayne Rooney said he would not feel comfortable with Manchester City being stripped of their Premier League titles for breaching financial rules, adding that it would be unfair to the City players and staff who earned the trophies. He noted that such a decision would also give him an additional winner’s medal, even though Manchester United finished second to City in 2011‑12.
Key facts
- Rooney said he wouldn’t feel comfortable if City were stripped of titles for a rules breach.
- He said stripping titles would be unfair to City players and staff who secured the trophies.
- He said a stripping decision would give him another Premier League winner’s medal.
- He referenced Manchester United finishing second to City in the 2011‑12 season.
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