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Campbell didn't speak to me for six months
Wayne Rooney says his former England team-mate Sol Campbell went six months without speaking to him after a penalty incident between the pair in Manchester United's 2-0 win against Arsenal during the 2004-05 season. Arsenal, coached by Arsene Wenger, had been Premier League Invincibles the previous season, but Sir Alex Ferguson's United snapped their 49-game unbeaten league streak in an ill-tempered victory at Old Trafford. Ruud van Nistelrooy gave the home side the lead from the penalty spot, after Rooney went down inside the box under the challenge of Arsenal centre-back Campbell. Rooney, who had joined United from Everton earlier that summer, then sealed the victory in the 93rd minute - on his 19th birthday. After the game, a slice of pizza was thrown at Ferguson by then 17-year-old Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas - a chaotic moment that would go on to be dubbed as the 'Pizzagate'. "It was a big game for Arsenal. If they had won it, it was 50 games unbeaten for them," said Rooney, speaking on his new BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show. "We beat them 2-0 and Campbell did not speak to me for over six months. "We met up [during international duty] and Sol won't speak to me. Sometimes, I was with Sol and I'd say to him: 'Come on man, we are playing for England here'. "But he wouldn't speak to me because he felt I dived. He left his leg out and I think there was a small contact." The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC iPlayer The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds Matches between Arsenal and Manchester United contained seven red cards between February 1997 and February 2005 as the two sides battled regularly for major honours. In 2003-04, Van Nistelrooy was accused by the Arsenal players of overreacting and getting Gunners skipper Patrick Vieira dismissed for a second yellow. When the Dutch striker then went on to miss an injury-time penalty in the game that was billed 'Battle of Old Trafford', it sparked unsavoury reactions from his opponents - in particular Martin Keown. The following season Roy Keane and Vieira clashed in the tunnel at Arsenal's former stadium Highbury, with referee Graham Poll having to separate the captains. Reviewing Arsenal's 1-0 win at Old Trafford in their Premier League opener on Sunday, Rooney said: "When I joined United, it was the big rivalry we had. I used to love playing against them, but it has died down a little bit now. "I remember my first game at Highbury for United was the one with Roy and Vieira in the tunnel. You can feel the game was on a knife-edge and even the referees got it. "We had the Fabregas one with Ferguson in the tunnel - with him throwing a pizza at [Ferguson]. There were fights in the tunnel where everyone was involved." Rooney on 'scary' 2010 visit from balaclava-clad men 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Brady questioning my work ethic was very unfair - Rooney
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Why Manchester United may find themselves in an auction for Brighton's Baleba next summer
It is no surprise that Carlos Baleba has attracted interest from Manchester United in this transfer window. It does not require much imagination, either, to envisage a scramble of heavyweight clubs vying to sign Brighton & Hove Albion's central midfielder during next summer's transfer window. Baleba showed glimpses of his talent on his return to action in Saturday's opening 1-1 draw for Fabian Hurzeler's side against Fulham at the Amex Stadium after United stepped back from their pursuit of the 21-year-old Cameroon international. Advertisement 'Good against the ball, he can be better in possession, but that's something we have to work with him,' was Hurzeler's verdict when asked by The Athletic about Baleba's first minutes for a month following a pre-season knee injury. 'We are very pleased that he's a bright player and that's why he stays with us, because he knows that he still has a lot of potential and, together with him, we want to make the next step and give him the help he needs to improve. He will get more and more important for us during the season.' It was not just the luminous green boots that made Baleba stand out during the game. His first involvement saw him swivel away from Fulham's midfield prospect Josh King in a tight space inside his own half. Intercepting goalkeeper Bernd Leno's attempt to find King also drew applause from home supporters, who have become used to Baleba shining. There were moments of rawness and rustiness as well on Baleba's return — he had featured in only two lots of 45 minutes across the pre-season programme — before he was substituted after 69 minutes. For example, he was caught in possession, which led to Kaoru Mitoma fouling Harry Wilson and presenting Fulham with a free kick in a threatening position. But the growth in Baleba's game and confidence levels is palpable. 'It is very helpful to have him behind you, that's for sure,' said Brighton's No 10 Matt O'Riley, who scored a penalty against his former club only to see it cancelled out by Fulham substitute Rodrigo Muniz in the 96th minute. 'It makes my life easier because he just smashes everyone, which is nice. I am very happy if we keep him.' Baleba is no longer the rather shy 19-year-old who conducted his first interview for the club in French after moving from Lille for £26million ($35.2m) in August 2023 as the replacement for Moises Caicedo, who had just moved to Chelsea. Baleba went on to make a modest 15 Premier League starts in his debut 2023-24 season under former head coach Roberto De Zerbi. Advertisement The number of starts he made last season leapt to 31 out of a possible 38 under Hurzeler. The only outfield team-mate to make more was Dutch central defender Jan Paul van Hecke (33). As the season progressed, there were notable improvements in Baleba's fitness, stamina and concentration levels — signs that he was maturing into a high-class Premier League player. An increasingly accomplished grasp of English, aided by language lessons, has been crucial to Baleba's development. It has enabled him to absorb tactical details and communicate more easily with team-mates during games. A club source, granted anonymity to protect relationships, describes his improvement in speaking and understanding English across last season as 'off the scale', to the extent that he has become one of the dressing room's jokers. This newfound confidence is evident in the number of times Baleba features in club tunnel footage before matches and training, whistling, dancing and playing to the camera. It was also on display during the squad's pre-season training camp in Spain. Baleba was a cheerleader on the touchline. His vocal encouragement for team-mates during games could be easily heard. At the beginning of the trip to Marbella in July, Baleba showed off his ball skills. He has never lacked faith in his own ability. Asked in that first interview about a role model in his youth, he said it used to be Paul Pogba, 'but it is not the case any more. I'm my own favourite player now'. So good from Carlos… — Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 14, 2025 So where does all this leave Brighton's ability to hold onto the latest central midfield jewel in their recruitment crown, now that Manchester United have conceded their pursuit? Well, in the same position as it is with any of the club's players — they are effectively all for sale, but the club do not want to sell, do not need to sell and will only do so if the price and the circumstances are right for them. Caicedo's £115m move to Chelsea — a British record — was the guide price for United. Even if a bid in that ballpark had been tabled, Brighton would have been reluctant to lose Baleba with the transfer window only a fortnight away from closing. They have plenty of midfielders, but Baleba is the best and by far the most valuable. United did not help their cause by failing to convey their interest — which emerged via intermediaries in what amounted to a fact-finding mission before eventually becoming club-to-club — much sooner in the window. Advertisement As part of the succession planning for which Brighton have become renowned, they signed Mali-born Ivory Coast prospect Malick Yalcouye from Swedish club Gothenburg for £7.6m last summer. The 19-year-old shone on loan at Sturm Graz in the Champions League and the Austrian Bundesliga last season. He is a bright prospect, but he is not ready yet to replace Baleba. Instead, Yalcouye is spending the season on loan with Swansea City in the Championship. Next summer could be different if Baleba's progress continues. Should Manchester United retain their interest, they could find themselves in a long queue of admirers willing to take the plunge. At Brighton, there is an acceptance that, timing-wise, with the strong possibility of a bidding war, that would be the time to sell. Baleba is not the finished article. Why would he be at 21, after two seasons in the Premier League and only eight senior league starts for Lille? Hurzeler, asked on Friday about what he is looking for from Baleba this season, told reporters: 'Making the next step — getting more mature in decision-making, getting more mature regarding game management, being more consistent in the performances that we expect from him.' If he meets those targets, Baleba is destined to become one of the transfer stories of the 2026 summer window. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
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Ten Hag says he can't work Harry Potter-style magic to hasten Leverkusen rebuild
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Erik ten Hag has warned he can't work Harry Potter-style magic to forge a new-look Bayer Leverkusen into a true team as the ex-Manchester United manager prepares for his first game in charge. Ten Hag's first job since leaving United sees the Dutch coach faced with a major rebuild at Leverkusen following the departure of his title-winning predecessor Xabi Alonso and key players including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. 'I know how to manage processes and you can't force the process. It's impossible. No one is like Harry Potter," Ten Hag said on Thursday ahead of his first game on Friday in the German Cup against fourth-tier Sonnenhof Grossaspach. "Harry, he can really (quickly) construct a team, and in the same time it's successful, but that is not how top football works.' Ten Hag used the Harry Potter line in his time at United, too. Following a loss to Liverpool in September 2024, he said he was no Harry Potter while explaining the difficulties of relying on players who hadn't had much game time. Less than two months later, Ten Hag was fired by United after four losses in nine Premier League games. Ten Hag said he and the Leverkusen players will have to work hard together through the first half of the season and into the spring to be able to fight for trophies at the end of the campaign. 'For me, the start of the season is the middle of March, April 1, then you have to be in a position that you can win something,' he said. 'Until that time, we all have to work unbelievably hard to get into that position, to develop and progress the game model and to develop the team and the individual players.' New signings ahead of Friday's game include American attacking midfielder Malik Tillman, who Ten Hag said wasn't fit to play, ex-Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah and former Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken. Leverkusen confirmed midfielder Robert Andrich was the captain after goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky left for Monaco. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
