Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inLuke BakerTuesday 29 September 2026 12:31 BSTWayne Rooney has spoken out (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)Wayne Rooney has declared that he would not feel comfortable receiving another Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City are stripped of their titles following alleged Financial Fair Play breaches.The comments follow speculation that Manchester City could face severe sanctions, including losing trophies won between 2009 and 2018, which could theoretically see Manchester United awarded the 2011-12 title.Speaking on the Stick To United podcast, Rooney argued that his Manchester United side did not deserve the 2011-12 crown after throwing away a significant points lead late in the season.Rooney expressed sympathy for Manchester City players who competed without knowledge of executive wrongdoing, stating he would be devastated if he were in their position.Rooney's stance contrasts directly with former teammates Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea, both of whom suggested on social media that they should be awarded the 2011-12 Premier League title.In fullWayne Rooney says he wouldn’t accept Premier League winner’s medal if Man City strippedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in