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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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James Findlater

Sir Alex Ferguson's trick to manage Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry at Man United

Wayne Rooney has revealed the trick Sir Alex Ferguson would use in order to manage his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.

Rooney and Ronaldo’s relationship has been thrust into the spotlight again this week after the former’s appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football. During his appearance as a guest, Rooney suggested United need to move on from Ronaldo in order to become successful again.

Asked whether Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford had worked out, Rooney replied: "You'd have to say no at the minute. I think he's scored goals, he's scored important goals in the Champions League early on in the season, and he scored the hat-trick against Tottenham.

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