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After main striker Robin van Persie suffered an injury during a match with his club Arsenal, Van Marwijk gave Van Nistelrooy a chance to reclaim his position as the main striker of the Netherlands' national team.
Oct 5, 2015 · Van Nistelrooy picked up the ball just inside his own half, used his strength to hold off a challenge, then dribbled past four Fulham players in a display of remarkable pace and close control, before finishing with a sensational piece of skill, turning, controlling and shooting all in one fluid movement.
Feb 6, 2016 · The fight with Ronaldo became the reason behind Van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United departure. Cristiano Ronaldo came to Manchester United in the summer of 2003 to replace Beckham and is...
Aug 23, 2023 · After Van Nistelrooy kicked out at Ronaldo following one of their frequent training ground arguments, Rio Ferdinand retaliated in kind on the young Portuguese’s behalf, causing Van Nistelrooy to swing a wayward punch in Ferdinand’s direction.
Feb 19, 2019 · After contributing to Arsenal’s Patrick Vieira earning a red card 10 minutes from time, Van Nistelrooy smashed a last-minute penalty to win the game against the crossbar.
Aug 6, 2020 · It stays with you. Van Nistelrooy went to the US for reconstructive surgery and, after being reassured that Manchester United were still interested in him, spent most of the next year away from...
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Jul 1, 2020 · Signings from the Dutch league are often fraught with danger as history will testify, but Ferguson was convinced of the goal poacher’s talents and following his recovery, Van Nistelrooy completed a £19m move to Old Trafford that briefly made him the most expensive player in British football history.
