Roy Keane accuses Manchester City of cheating and demands punishment

Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City after an independent commission found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League. The former Manchester United captain said City had cheated and should be severely punished, according to reports from ElDesmarque, FCUpdate, t-online, Voetbalzone, Metro and Bola na Rede.

Keane's accusations

Speaking to the media, Keane did not mince his words. According to FCUpdate, he said City had "valsgespeeld" (cheated) and that they deserved a heavy sanction. The Dutch outlet quoted him as saying the club had chosen to cheat and should be punished.

In an extract published by Bola na Rede, Keane is quoted as saying: "Escolheram fazer batota e merecem ser castigados" — "They chose to cheat and deserve to be punished." The Portuguese source also reported that Keane criticised the club over the Premier League financial rules violations.

Reaction to the verdict

The independent commission's verdict, which found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges, has drawn sharp reactions. Keane, who was not directly involved in the case, used strong language in his criticism. According to t-online, he said City had "betrogen" (cheated), while Metro reported that he took a swipe at a former City player for defending the club.

Voetbalzone described Keane as "genadeloos" (merciless) towards the "valsspelers" (cheaters) at Manchester City.

Context and next steps

The verdict comes after a long investigation into City's financial dealings. The club has not yet commented publicly on the commission's findings, according to the reports. No further hearings or appeals have been announced in the sources.

Keane's comments add to the pressure on the club, which now faces the possibility of sanctions. The exact penalties have not been specified in the reports.