Rory McIlroy meets Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes in Bilbao as golf superstar cheers on Man Utd in Europa League final
RORY MCILROY has caught up with Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes in Bilbao.
The golf superstar, 36, is a huge
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Rory McIlroy catches up with former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand
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Paul Scholes, Rory McIlroy, Rio Ferdinand, Darren Fletcher and Harry Diamond pose for a picture together
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Still fresh from his
United icons Ferdinand and Scholes will be covering tonight's huge match for TNT Sports.
The duo will be on punditry duties alongside
Ahead of the game, McIlroy and Ferdinand beamed as they caught up in a hotel lobby.
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The Northern Irishman and his caddie Harry Diamond then posed for a picture alongside Ferdinand, Scholes and Fletcher.
McIlroy is still on a high from his Masters triumph.
The golf icon completed his career grand slam last month by edging out
McIlroy was in the States last week competing in the PGA Championship.
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The Holywood-born star finished a disappointing +3 for a T47 finish.
After winning the Masters, McIlroy was asked if he
Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferries
The victorious golfer joked: "Ah, maybe if it can inspire some better play, absolutely!"
Undeterred by McIlroy's cheeky quip, United boss
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"I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy. It's really important for us in this moment.
"You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible. We want that feeling in our stadium.
"So, I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet you."
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