Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has humorously admitted he is a greedy individual who wants a record-stretching 12th Premier League medal taken from fierce rivals Manchester City. Scholes currently holds 11 titles, the most of any English player in the history of the competition.
The debate surrounding retroactively awarded medals arose following recent commission findings regarding Manchester City's financial rule breaches. While former teammate Wayne Rooney expressed discomfort with inheriting a retrospective medal, Scholes took a direct and playful stance on social media.
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Subscribe"Keep hearing ex-teammates saying they want trophies taking off them but they don't want their medals, F--k that, I'm a greedy b----rd I want my medal," Scholes stated on his social media account. His comments highlight a stark contrast in how former players view the prospect of inheriting titles.
During the 2011/12 season, Manchester City famously edged United out for the crown on goal difference in a dramatic final day conclusion. The recent scrutiny over financial regulations has reignited discussions on whether runners-up from breached seasons deserve formal recognition.
Scholes and Rooney Clash Over Retroactive Premier League Medals
Wayne Rooney previously voiced his hesitation, stating that Manchester United simply did not perform well enough on the pitch that season to warrant being named champions. Rooney emphasized he is satisfied with the five titles he legitimately earned during his illustrious career at Old Trafford.
Despite acknowledging earlier that receiving a retrospective trophy might feel slightly hollow without crossing the finish line first, Scholes" competitive instincts ultimately took over. The former midfielder firmly believes that severe sporting punishments must accompany any proven financial cheating.
Legal precedents in European football, such as Juventus being stripped of Serie A titles during the Calciopoli scandal, demonstrate that retroactive adjustments are entirely possible. Such historical actions provide a framework for how governing bodies might address unprecedented financial rule violations in England.
As the Premier League weighs its next steps regarding sanctions for Manchester City, opinions among legendary figures remain sharply divided. Whether past titles will ever be reallocated remains uncertain, but the debate continues to captivate English football.