Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United captain, has weighed in on the ongoing investigation into Manchester City’s alleged financial irregularities. City currently faces more than 100 charges brought by the Premier League, which could result in various sanctions, including the potential removal of past league titles. If such a move were to occur, Rooney’s 2011-12 Manchester United squad—which finished second to City on goal difference—could theoretically be awarded the title.

However, Rooney dismissed the idea that he or his former teammates should be retroactively declared champions. He emphasized that the focus should remain on the efforts of the City players and staff who secured those titles through their performance during the seasons in question. Rooney’s comments come as the football world awaits a final decision on the severity of the punishments City may face. While the club has denied any wrongdoing, the scale of the charges has led to widespread speculation regarding potential point deductions, fines, or the stripping of honors. Rooney’s perspective prioritizes the integrity of the results achieved on the field over administrative or disciplinary outcomes, suggesting that the history of the competition should remain as it was recorded at the time.