In a heated exchange that has reverberated through the football community, Wayne Rooney, a legendary figure at Manchester United, has come under fire for perpetuating a conspiracy theory about Manchester United. Djibril Cisse, formerly of Liverpool, has declared that he will not endure these accusations any longer.
Cisse found himself embroiled in controversy as Rooney suggested that his team, Queens Park Rangers, deliberately underperformed to allow Manchester City to clinch the Premier League title on the final day of the 2011/2012 season. City achieved a breathtaking comeback against QPR, pipping Manchester United to the trophy.
Rooney, known for his unabashed loyalty to United, has insinuated that Cisse and his teammates consciously eased off in the match’s dying moments, allowing City a chance at glory. Pointing specifically to Cisse’s post-match actions, Rooney has accused him of rejoicing with City players as the final whistle blew.
Addressing these claims in an impassioned interview with FourFourTwo, Cisse sought to set the story straight. “I’m not standing for this accusation anymore,” Cisse stated. Emphasising the innocence of his actions, he added, “I celebrated with my brother, Samir [Nasri], not with Aguero or Balotelli. I was delighted for my friend who had worked tirelessly and finally saw his efforts rewarded with a Premier League victory, and of course, relieved for QPR’s survival.”
To add context, Cisse highlighted his involvement in QPR’s competitive spirit that day by scoring the opener, which raises questions about Rooney’s assertions. Cisse queried, “Why fight so valiantly to take a lead if our plan was to gift City the win? We were there to win, with a strong squad and manager’s backing.”
The discourse also raises critical discussions around how fan loyalties intersect with professional relationships in football and whether such celebrations among friends are misconceived as biased allegiance.
As the Manchester United saga continues to unfold, the football world awaits with bated breath to see if Wayne Rooney will respond to Cisse’s fervent rebuttals or if this chapter will definitively close for both parties concerned.
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