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Ritabrata Banerjee

Sep 07, 2024 17:28-04:00

Dimitar Berbatov sends epic message to Wayne Rooney after duo are reunited at Man Utd

Dimitar Berbatov shared an epic message for Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United legends reunite at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Berbatov posed alongside Rooney
Legends reunited at Old Trafford fo charity clash
Celtic Legends beat United 5-4 on penalties

WHAT HAPPENED?
The pair were part of a United Legends side that took on Celtic Legends in a charity clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. The hosts took the lead in the first half courtesy of a brilliant Wayne Rooney free-kick before Gary Hooper equalised for the Scottish team. The visitors clinched the tie in penalty shootout 5-4 as Danny Webber missed his spot-kick.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
After the game, Berbatov, who spent four years at United alongside Rooney and won multiple trophies including the Premier League and the Champions League, shared a message on social media for his former colleague.
WHAT DIMITAR BERBATOV SAID
The Bulgarian took to Instagram where he shared a photograph of himself sitting alongside Rooney in the dressing room and wrote in the caption: "The Odd Couple".

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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?
Erik ten Hag's side are off to a nightmare start in the new season despite spending heavily in the transfer market. They have lost two of their first three Premier League games and will be next seen in action on September 14 as they take on Southampton.