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BEST OFF THE BENCH - No one! Wayne Rooney (pictured), Valencia and Ashley Young made no impression

Jose Mourinho defends Alex Ferguson's decision to axe Wayne Rooney

England striker was relegated to bench for visit of Real Madrid

Ryan Giggs and Alex Ferguson

Champions League: Manchester United v Real Madrid match preview

A look ahead to tonights Champions League knockout fixture at Old Trafford

Champions League: Manchester United v Real Madrid past meetings

History of fascinating encounters between the two European heavyweights

Ryan Giggs in action against West Ham

Ryan Giggs in no rush to make retirement decision

Manchester United midfielder was incredibly impressive against West Ham in midweek

Wayne Rooney blasts the ball over the bar from the penalty spot against West Ham

Ryan Giggs defends Wayne Rooney over penalty miss

Manchester United striker missed from the spot against West Ham

Can you spot the difference? Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford and yes, yes you can

A collection of former and current Manchester United stars gathered at Old Trafford on Friday to attend the unveiling of a statue of manager Alex Ferguson.

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates his goal

Wayne Rooney relieved to score penalty for Manchester United

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admitted luck played a significant part as he bounced back from his penalty miss against Arsenal by converting one in Braga last night.

Ryan Giggs has won only five penalties for Manchester United in 20 years, according to his manager, Sir Alex Ferguson

Ferguson pins blame for Young's theatrics on Fifa

Sir Alex Ferguson, who has "had a word" with Ashley Young about the theatrics which earned him penalties against Queen's Park Rangers and Aston Villa, said last night that the problem of simulation has existed for 20 years but that the football governing bodies lack the ability to deal with it.

Van Nistelrooy to play in Spain again

The Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will play in Spain again after signing a one-year deal with Malaga.

Van Nistelrooy signs one-year deal with Malaga

Striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has passed a medical and signed a one-year contract with Malaga, the Spanish club said today.

Little maestro hits another remarkable note

Finally after 681 minutes it came. Leo Messi's 54th-minute goal last night was his first in England and it came so soon after it had seemed that he had missed his greatest opportunity to break a duck that had seen him play seven matches for Barcelona and one for Argentina without scoring on English soil.

Steve Bruce predicts 'extremely busy' summer at Sunderland

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will start this summer's recruitment process on Monday morning as he attempts to pick up some early bargains.

Football in Brief: Veteran Lehmann may face Rovers

Jens Lehmann could make his first Arsenal appearance in almost three years in a reserve match at Wigan tonight. The veteran German, 41, came out of retirement earlier this month to ease the Gunners' goalkeeping crisis following injuries to Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski, which left Manuel Almunia as the only fit senior keeper. Manager Arsène Wenger is believed to be considering Lehmann for Saturday's visit of Blackburn.

Blackburn reveal interest in Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy is the latest potential big-name signing in Blackburn's sights, manager Steve Kean has revealed.

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Wilko Johnson: 'You have to live for the minute you're in'

The Dr Feelgood guitarist talks frankly about his terminal illness
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Who stole the people's own culture?

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True popular art drives up from the streets, but the commercial world wastes no time in cashing in
Guest List: The IoS Literary Editor suggests some books for your summer holiday

Guest List: IoS Literary Editor suggests some books for your summer holiday

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What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
'A man walks into a bar': Comedian Seann Walsh on the dangers of mixing alcohol and stand-up

Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
From Edinburgh to Hollywood (via the Home Counties): 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
They think it's all ova: Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

With its own Tiger Woods - South Korea's Inbee Park - the women's game has a growing audience
10 athletes ready to take the world by storm in Moscow next week

10 athletes ready to take the world by storm in Moscow next week

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The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

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