Scholes wants 2011/12 medal after Man City financial guilt verdict
Paul Scholes says he wants his 2011/12 Premier League medal after the league found Manchester City guilty of financial misconduct covering the 2009/10 to 2017/18 seasons. The Premier League announced the verdict on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2026, and said City committed substantial breaches over nine years. City has appealed and maintains innocence. Scholes’ former teammate Wayne Rooney said he would not accept the medal, arguing United was not the rightful champion that season because City won on goal differential. For Nigerian football fans, the episode revives debate over whether a title won through rule‑breaking should stand, and what it means for personal integrity in sport. Scholes’ blunt Instagram post—calling himself a 'greedy bastard' and insisting he wants the medal—highlights the tension between accepting a hollow trophy and upholding fairness. The outcome could affect how future title disputes are viewed, especially as CAF and Nigerian leagues watch Premier League precedents. Disciplinary penalties for City are still pending, and their next match is against Liverpool at Anfield after the international break. Fans might ask: If a title is stripped years later, should the runner‑up receive the medal, or should the vacancy remain? What would you do if you were in Scholes’ position—claim the medal or let it go?