Football: THE FINAL INSULT; REBEL RUUD AXED FROM KEANE TESTIMONAL Van Nistelrooy era is over at Old Trafford.(Letters)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: May 9, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: David McDONNELL

RUUD van Nistelrooy has been axed from Roy Ke an e's testimonial tonight in a move that confirms the end of his career at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would play no part in Keane's benefit match at Old Trafford and the striker flew back to his native Holland to decide his future.

Ferguson left van Nistelrooy out of the United squad against Charlton on Sunday, accusing ...

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