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‘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

‘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

'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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By Gregg Davies published
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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.

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.

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

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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