Andy Robertson defends Manchester City players amid verdict

In the early hours of a flight from a training camp in Spain to Slovenia, Scotland captain Andy Robertson received the news that Manchester City had been found guilty of multiple Premier League financial‑fair‑play breaches and the implications for the sport.

Robertson argued that trophy‑winning City players should not have their achievements diminished or removed because of the actions of the club’s ownership, adding that Liverpool finished second to City in 2019 and again in 2022.

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Taken aback in Ljubljana, the Scotland captain recalled his nine years of regular battles with City while at Anfield, underscoring his belief that individual players should not bear the blame for the club’s financial misconduct.

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