Roy Keane hits back at Rodri response to Man City charges with 'cheating' claim
Roy Keane has publicly disagreed with Rodri after the former Manchester City midfielder said he believes in the club's "innocence".
It was reported this week that City have been found guilty of breaking 114 of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, a decision that could have severe consequences on their future.
No sanctions have been decided as of yet, and the Premier League club are expected to appeal the verdict from the independent commission, but the news has led to many commenting on the verdict, including Rodri.
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'I believe in the innocence of the club' - Rodri gives his take on Man City charges
After being asked about the charges ahead of Saturday's Nations League clash between Spain and England, Rodri spoke about City's stance on the matter, as well as his strong views on what they've achieved over the years.
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"They always express the confidence that they never did something wrong, and we believe in that," he said.
"Until the moment they are proved wrong, we will believe the club. They always tell us the confidence they have on the innocence."
Rodri added: "What we did, they cannot take out of us. It's something that is not paid by money. It's paid with effort, with the damage, with, you know, being shoulder to shoulder every day.
"I can tell you that everything was deserved, and I'm glad that I could live one of the best eras of English football in here."
Roy Keane disagrees with Rodri's comments
Keane, who was on punditry duty for ITV on Saturday, brought up Rodri's comments as he reacted to the charges verdict.
"It's about time," Keane said. "It has obviously been going on a long time now. I would disagree with Rodri's messages there. It was the club's choice - they chose to cheat.
"Whatever they have won over the last few years, they deserve to be punished. Where we start and finish with that is difficult but they were cheating. They've been found guilty of it and they have to take their medicine now."
Keane added: "It was a shock to be found guilty of so many of the charges."
On Friday afternoon, Man City released a statement addressing the situation.
It read: "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and is subject to strict confidentiality. As such, Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the Club’s statement of February 2023.
"The Club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence."
Topics: Rodri, Roy Keane, Man City, Premier League, England
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