Former Manchester United futbolista and television pundit Roy Keane has strongly rejected recent remarks by Rodri regarding the disciplinary case facing Manchester City, asserting that the club chose to break financial rules over a sustained period.

The controversy centers on comments made by the Spanish midfielder concerning the regulatory scrutiny enveloping Manchester City. While discussing the potential penalties facing his club, Rodri expressed confidence in institutional impunity. Keane, working as an analyst in English television, dismissed that outlook, arguing that accountability is long overdue.

“Ya era hora. Esto lleva pasando mucho tiempo,” Keane said. “Desde luego, no estoy de acuerdo con el mensaje de Rodri. Fue su decisión, fue el club el que optó por hacer trampa.”

The Scale of the Charges Against Manchester City

The disciplinary proceedings against Manchester City involve a volume of alleged infractions. The club has been accused of breaching financial rules across 115 separate counts covering the period from 2009 through 2018. Of those total accusations, the club has been declared culpable on 114 counts.

For Keane, the violations demand sanctions. The Irish pundit emphasized that any trophies or accolades secured during the contested era should be viewed through the lens of those rule breaches.

“Sea lo que sea que hayan ganado en los últimos años, merecen ser castigados,” Keane stated.

Demanding Exemplary Consequences

Keane maintained that the 114 established infractions leaves no room for leniency.

“Es difícil saber por dónde empezar y terminar con eso,” Keane noted. “Hicieron trampa y han sido declarados culpables. Ahora tienen que asumir las consecuencias. Es un shock ser declarado culpable de 114 cargos.”

The ongoing case involves regulatory challenges for Manchester City, with stakeholders waiting for final disciplinary measures to be determined.