Why Ferguson Pursued Rooney Twice: The £27m Transfer Story
David Moyes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson's two secret meetings to sign Wayne Rooney for £27m in 2004 after his Euro 2004 exploits.
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David Moyes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson's two secret meetings to sign Wayne Rooney for £27m in 2004 after his Euro 2004 exploits.
Raúl Albiol, 40, bids farewell to Pisa after eight appearances and is now considering either continuing his playing career or starting as a coach.
Falco López learned of his Argentina World Cup call-up live on TV after a Palmeiras game, and his emotional reaction went viral across the country.
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at a record-tying sixth World Cup, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only male players with six appearances.
Switzerland eye historic run at 2026 World Cup, led by Xhaka and rising star Manzambi, with Okafor back from injury for group games vs Qatar, Bosnia, Canada.
Bernardo Silva nears free transfer to Barcelona after Man City exit, beating Juve and Atletico. Deal close; player wants World Cup certainty.
Getafe reverses stadium renovation halt, will demolish Coliseum's main stand despite Conference League qualification, installing temporary facilities.
Basque Parliament overwhelmingly rejected a Vox proposal to host Spain's national football team in Euskadi for 2025-26 and the 2030 World Cup. Only the PP
Torreense, from a city of 19,000, qualified for Women's Champions League for first time after finishing third in BPI League, amid a three-trophy season.
PSG-Arsenal final in Budapest spotlights Champions League's closed shop: clubs from small nations can't compete despite rich history like Hungary's.
PSG faces Arsenal in Budapest with 2 coefficient points at stake. A win helps France maintain 5th place over Portugal, as PSG sits 3rd in club rankings.
Son Heung-min's injury woes and midfield crisis compound tactical uncertainty for South Korea at 2026 World Cup, with Mexico and Czechia in group.
Rodrygo Goes, sidelined with an ACL injury, watched Santos win as Neymar, his idol, prepares to lead Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign under Carlo Ancelotti.
Santi Comesaña, ex-Rayo with 200 apps, says Rayo 'better than all' opponents and deserve Conference League final vs Palace, predicts open clash
Jesús Areso's first season at Athletic Club saw fewer than 2,000 minutes and a public self-critique on Instagram after his €12M move from Osasuna. What now?
Cañizares backs Florentino Pérez for Real Madrid election win, and suggests Julián Álvarez may leave Atlético for €120-130m, with Barcelona interest.
Athletic Club confirms exits of Luis Prieto and Alberto Iglesias, adding to Valverde and Aspiazu departures, as Terzic builds his technical team.
Rayo Vallecano faces Crystal Palace in the Conference League final, seeking their first European trophy after decades of dramatic history.
Rayo's Conference final vs Crystal Palace is Wednesday. Presa says win would be 'greater than Leicester' and dedicates it to his late father.
Mexico's World Cup starts June 11 vs South Africa. Jiménez's comeback fuels Aguirre's gritty plan, but the Azteca's dual nature adds risk.