Madchester II: Wayne Rooney's Manchester United's hero - but City's Craig Bellamy is hit by coin on another night of fury Read more: http://www.daily

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Wayne Rooney as ‘world class’ last night after the striker’s late goal sent Manchester United to Wembley and left bitter rivals City heartbroken.A pulsating Carling Cup semi-final was heading for extra-time when Rooney struck in the 92nd minute to give United a 4-3 aggregate win and earn Ferguson a record seventh final against Aston Villa next month.But United could face FA sanctions after City’s Craig Bellamy was felled by a coin thrown from the stands in the second half as he prepared to take a corner. A full bottle of...

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Report: Cristiano Ronaldo Hit With Two-Match Ban

Los Blancos will be without their main man for two matches...Meeting this morning to discuss the red card shown to Real Madrid's Crisitiano Ronaldo in Los Blancos' weekend fixture against Malaga, La Liga's Competition Committee has decided to suspend the €94 million man for two matches, as reported by Marca.Madrid have decided to appeal the ruling in a bid to have the punishment reduced to one match. The Appeals Committee meets on Thursday and will make a final decision at that time.In the initial ruling the Competition Committee did not classify...

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Rooney: Don't Look On Manchester United As A One-Man Team

Roo reckons Red Devils would survive without him.Wayne Rooney has brushed aside claims that Manchester United are a 'one-man team' who would struggle without their star striker.The Liverpudlian forward has been in stellar form this term, his 21 goals in all competitions making the Old Trafford faithful forget all about Cristiano Ronaldo.Sol Campbell has dubbed his fellow countryman as United's 'talisman', while Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti went a step further by declaring that the Red Devils would be no threat without the 24-year-old.But Rooney...

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Friends Of Don Quixote: Pressure Point

Real Madrid must break its hex at the Riazor on Saturday to remain within striking distance of Barcelona in the standings.Fernando Hierro, Michel and Emilio Butragueno. Those were the three goalscorers the last time Real Madrid won away to Deportivo, all the way back in November 1991. Since then, Madrid has even managed two victories at the Camp Nou, but none in La Corona. Manuel Pellegrini's side would be well advised to put an end to this astonishing drought on Saturday. The Merengues head into the weekend five points behind Barcelona, which...

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