Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards said he was left 'absolutely devastated' after reading the Premier League's verdict on financial charges against his former club, according to multiple outlets.
The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that City had been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges brought against the club, according to Yahoo Sports.
Richards described the verdict as 'damning,' according to BBC Sport. The Sun reported that Richards, responding to the guilty verdict, said 'no one's taking my Premier League away.'
GB News reported that Richards described a tearful phone call in the wake of the news, while The Mirror reported that pundit Jamie Carragher also reacted to the charges.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Mirror reported Micah Richards was heartbroken and that Jamie Carragher also reacted to the charges.
- The Independent reported Richards was 'absolutely devastated' after the guilty verdict.
“Micah Richards ‘absolutely devastated’ after Man City guilty verdict” — The Independent
Center
- BBC Sport and BBC News reported Richards felt 'absolutely devastated' and called the verdict 'damning.'
- Yahoo Sports reported the Premier League confirmed City was found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges.
“Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards felt "absolutely devastated" after reading the Premier League's "damning" verdict on the club's financial charges.” — BBC Sport
Right
- The Sun reported Richards, described as 'heartbroken,' said 'no one's taking my Premier League away.'
- GB News reported Richards described a tearful phone call after the verdict left him 'absolutely devastated.'
“'Heartbroken' Micah Richards says 'no one's taking my Premier League away' as he responds to Man City guilty verdict” — The Sun
Questions readers ask
What happened with Manchester City's Premier League charges?
The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of almost all of the 115 financial charges brought against the club, according to Yahoo Sports. Former City defender Micah Richards said he was 'absolutely devastated' by the verdict.
What did Micah Richards say about the verdict?
Micah Richards said he was 'absolutely devastated' after reading the Premier League's verdict, which BBC Sport reported he called 'damning.' According to The Sun, he also said 'no one's taking my Premier League away.'
How many charges was Manchester City found guilty of?
Manchester City was found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League, according to Yahoo Sports.
What did left-, center- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets highlighted pundit reactions, including Jamie Carragher's response, alongside Richards' devastation. Center outlets focused on the Premier League's confirmation of the guilty verdicts. Right-leaning outlets emphasized Richards' emotional response, including a tearful phone call and his comment that 'no one's taking my Premier League away.'
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningMicah Richards ‘absolutely devastated’ after Man City guilty verdict
- The MirrorLeft-leaningMicah Richards heartbroken and Jamie Carragher lashes out - Pundits weigh in on Man City charges
- BBC NewsCenterMan City: Micah Richards 'devastated' after reading Premier League verdict on charges
- BBC SportCenterMan City: Micah Richards 'devastated' after reading Premier League verdict on charges
- Yahoo SportsCenterMicah Richards ‘absolutely devastated’ after Man City guilty verdict
- GB NewsRight-leaningMicah Richards reveals tearful phone call as Man City scandal leaves him 'absolutely devastated'
- The SunRight-leaning'Heartbroken' Micah Richards says 'no one's taking my Premier League away' as he responds to Man City guilty verdict