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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Manchester United against Newcastle in January 2008.
‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Robin van Persie of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on September 23, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero

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'Louis Van Gaal was the worst manager I’ve ever worked with in my career. On only his second day in the job, he looked me in the face and said, "I don’t like you": Rafael da Silva on why his Manchester United career came to an end

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Rafael da Silva and his twin brother Fabio arrived at Old Trafford as teenagers in 2008

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Pogba wasn't happy – Rafael applauds Solskjaer's impact on Man United players

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Ole Solskjær One of the best things Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done at Manchester United is getting Paul Pogba happy again, according to Rafael da Silva.

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Rafael: Fergie frequently got me and brother Fabio mixed up at United

By Gregg Davies Published

Rafael Da Silva Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has told FourFourTwo that Alex Ferguson often confused him with twin brother and fellow Red Devils full-back Fabio.

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9 footballers’ brothers who were only signed to keep their siblings sweet (probably)

By Nancy Frostick Published

Eden Hazard With the news that 22-year-old Kylian Hazard has signed for Chelsea's development squad – we're sure in no way to keep another member of the squad happy - here's nine players who followed in their brother's footsteps

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Lyon confirm Rafael deal

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Rafael Da Silva Lyon have announced Manchester United's Rafael da Silva has agreed a four-year deal with the club, and will be unveiled later this week.

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Rafael set for Lyon move

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Rafael Da Silva Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has been handed an escape route from Old Trafford by Ligue 1 club Lyon.

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What's happened to Rafael at Manchester United?

By Alex Hess Published

Rafael Da Silva A fractured cheekbone has sidelined the Brazilian for most of 2015, but the next three months will be crucial for his Old Trafford future says Alex Hess...

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