Benitez is dead wrong. You don't pass out on someone like Van Nistelrooy.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez told reports Liverpool will not pursue Real Madrid's dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and will prefer Aston Villa's forward, Emile Heskey. (goal.com)
Ruud van Nistelrooy has relented into saying his International career for the Dutch is essentially over after his snub from the preliminary World Cup squad. One might think he believes there's still a chance but I guess in football when you're fit that can be the case. Do you think he should sack it in or do you think his trepidations are just?
Most of the top football stars have league win to their credit. however there are some unfortunate ones, who have not been able to lay their hands on the trophy.
They worked together between 1997 and 2000 at Barcelona, Van Gaal was the manager and Mourinho was his assistant. Both of them already won the Champions League trophy, Van Gaal with Ajax in 1995 and Mourinho with FC Porto in 2004. Mourinho described Van Gaal as being his friend and former "teacher" while being employed at Barcelona.
Netherlands have reached the round of 16 without any fuss, whereas the lowly Slovakia have had a fairly tale journey so fat. Will the Dutch end the Slovakians dream run or can the Slovakians repeat their feat of beating Italy against Team Oranje
He will need some time to get used to playing again...
The Dutch midfielder joined Real Madrid in 2008 but never managed to express his potential at Santiago Bernabeu and found himself sitting on the bench most of the time. Now Tottenham managed a last minute deal to take him away from Madrid and Van Der Vaart is looking to revive his career.
He retired form International football already. Let's move on!
He's still banging them in in Hamburg.
He wasn't picked because he's not good enough. Sit down Ruud!
Ex Man United and Real Madrid goal poacher, Ruud Van Nistlerooy found out today that after making himself available for international selection, his services are no longer needed. Should the player be upset at this or is it time to forget about him in the orange of Holland?
