Roy Keane says he would throw Manchester City medals in the bin
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City after the Premier League's verdict, saying he would throw his medals in the bin, according to The Independent and other outlets.
Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain, has reacted strongly to the Premier League's verdict on Manchester City, saying he would throw his medals in the bin. According to The Independent, Keane said the medals had been won by "cheating." The Evening Standard quoted him as saying "Stick medals in the bin," with the former United captain not mincing his words.
Keane's verdict
FCUpdate reported that Keane launched a scathing attack on Manchester City after the Premier League's ruling. The former midfielder said City's performances and trophies from that period had lost their value because of the "cheating." The Dutch outlet described his comments as a "vernietigend oordeel" (devastating verdict).
Reaction in Portugal
Portuguese media also picked up on Keane's remarks. Record reported that Keane "arrasou" (destroyed) Manchester City, saying in Portuguese: "Se eu fosse jogador deitava as medalhas para o lixo" (If I were a player, I would throw the medals in the trash). A Bola carried a similar headline: "Se fosse jogador do Man. City, deitava as medalhas ao lixo" (If I were a Man City player, I would throw the medals in the trash).
Context
The Premier League's verdict, which has not been detailed in the available sources, has drawn sharp criticism from Keane, a long-time rival of City. The former United captain's comments come as the football world reacts to the decision.
