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Micah Richards expresses devastation over Manchester City verdict

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:18 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Micah Richards expresses devastation over Manchester City verdict

Summary

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has voiced his heartbreak following the Premier League's ruling on the club's financial practices. The league found that City engaged in nearly £1 billion in schemes to evade financial regulations from 2009 to 2018. Richards, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, shared his emotional response, citing the impact on both players and fans. The club faces possible severe penalties, including a points deduction, and has announced plans to appeal the verdict. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane added that, if he were a City player, he would discard his medals due to the judgment's implications.

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Key Details

•Premier League finds Manchester City violated financial regulations.
•Richards expresses deep sadness for fans and players affected.
•City plans to appeal the ruling amid calls for sanctions.
•Keane suggests players should reject their medals due to the cheating allegations.

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7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Former Man City defender Richards 'absolutely devastated' by verdict

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards says the Premier League’s damning verdict on the club has left him devastated and heartbroken. City were found to have engaged in an almost £1 billion ($1.
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