Ruud van Nistelrooy was Manchester United’s most prolific striker in the early-to-mid 2000s. On his day, he was among the greatest finishers that the game has ever seen. Everything went so well for so long at United, so why did he leave? On July 28, 2006, Manchester United sold Van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid for
Mikel Arteta made 539 appearances for six different clubs between 1999 and 2016, scoring 74 goals. Despite his undeniable ability, the San Sebastian-born midfielder never earned an international call-up for Spain. But why? Simply put, Arteta was overlooked at international level due to the high level of competition in the Spain midfield. Andres Iniesta, Cesc
On April 24, 2012, Fernando Torres sent Chelsea to the Champions League final after scoring a late goal against Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Over the years, many fans have questioned whether the Spaniard was offside in the build-up to the goal. So, was he? No, Fernando Torres was not offside against Barcelona. Although the
Steve Bruce was widely regarded as one of the best central defenders of his generation. He was a stalwart at the back for Manchester United between 1987 and 1996, during which time he won three Premier League titles. Despite achieving huge success at club level, he was never capped by England. But why? England never
Jose Mourinho cemented his status as one of the greatest managers in Chelsea history during his three-year stint at the club between 2004 and 2007. The Special One was beloved at Stamford Bridge, so why did he leave? On September 20, 2007, Jose Mourinho departed Chelsea by mutual consent after a disappointing start to the
Football managers don’t get much more legendary than Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Manchester United boss won every major honour imaginable during his time at Old Trafford, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. Let’s delve into the real reason why one of the most successful managers of all time left United. When