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INSANE: Kleberson | Vintage Vibes

‘He was so strong – I was like “Oh my god!”’ Kleberson recalls his shock at how pumped-up Manchester United’s squad was after joining in 2003

Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson signed for Manchester United from Athletico Paranaense after winning the World Cup a year earlier

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‘I didn’t understand what Roy Keane was shouting at me, so I just told him about winning the 2002 World Cup in Portuguese – he looked so confused!’ Kleberson on the language barrier that kept Keane and Fergie hairdryers at bay at Manchester United

Kleberson signed for Manchester United in 2003, without speaking a lick of English

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Flamengo or Fluminense? I asked a Brazil World Cup winner who can shock Europe’s elite

Exclusive: No country will take more teams to the expanded Club World Cup than Brazil and Kleberson, a 2002 winner with the Selecao, believes Flamengo can go far at the tournament

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Kleberson on the club legend Man United need to embody to turn their fortunes around

Kleberson believes Man United need to show the hunger his old captain displayed

The Independent UK

"Endrick's quality is unquestionable - Rodrygo may look to move away from Real Madrid. That's another question that might be answered soon..." Brazilian star reveals exclusively to FourFourTwo the high hopes on Real Madrid's newest Galactico

World Cup winner Kleberson chats to FourFourTwo about Real Madrid's dazzling Brazilian trio, and whether they can all play together alongside Kylian Mbappe

FourFourTwo

The worst ever Premier League players

Counting down the biggest flops in the history of the Premier League

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Kleberson on the putdown he couldn't deliver to Roy Keane, because his English was 'horrible'

Former Brazil and Manchester United midfielder Kleberson shared a dressing room at Old Trafford for two seasons after winning the 2002 World Cup with Brazil.

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Man Utd megaflop on Celtic transfer 'opportunity' after World Cup win as he reveals Roy Keane hairdryer treatment

Brazilian Kleberson failed to make the grade at Old Trafford and says he could have ended up in Glasgow.

Daily Record

Kleberson praises two Manchester United players

United have several Brazilians in their squad these days having made Kleberson their first-ever Brazilian signing 20 years ago.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United told to sign Richarlison from Tottenham amid Harry Kane transfer links

Brazil forward has struggled for regular game time at Spurs

Evening Standard

Manchester United told why Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison would be ideal signing

The Brazilian has yet to score in the Premier League this season for Spurs

Manchester Evening News

Erik ten Hag and Man Utd told to seal transfer for Tottenham attacker over Harry Kane deal

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Harry Kane following the striker's goalscoring exploits for Tottenham, but have been given some advice on their striker search

Football London

Ronaldinho's son joins Barcelona to follow in legendary father's footsteps

Former Brazil international and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho played more than 200 games for Barcelona, helping them win the Champions League in the 2005-06 season

Daily Mirror

Ronaldinho told Man Utd stars he was signing for Sir Alex Ferguson before U-turn

Manchester United were among the clubs in for Ronaldinho when the Brazil star left Paris Saint-Germain in 2003, only for him to ultimately move to Barcelona instead

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The Independent UK

Ronaldo’s redemption: Rewatching Brazil vs Germany in the 2002 World Cup final

The picture quality was poor and some of the football was even worse, writes Lawrence Ostlere, but Ronaldo’s brace expunged the nightmare of France ‘98

Daily Mirror

Gilberto Silva explains why Fred reminds him of Brazil hero who flopped at Man Utd

Manchester United midfielder Fred was left out of Tite's starting XI for Brazil's opening World Cup game, but Gilberto Silva has spoken highly of his compatriot

Manchester Evening News

"I wanted to play for Barcelona": Last-minute phone call stopped Ballon d'Or winner from joining Manchester United

Ronaldinho came extremely close to joining Manchester United instead of Barcelona in 2003, with the Reds identifying the then Paris Saint-Germain star as David Beckham's replacement at Old Trafford.

Manchester Evening News

'Roy Keane was screaming at him!' - the World Cup-winning flop let down by Ronaldinho at Manchester United

"Ferguson is a good coach but he never showed any confidence in me after the first few months. He gave more opportunities to other players but not me and that kind of thing destroys the confidence of any player."

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Daily Mirror

Man Utd flop caused "wake up" Roy Keane rant and Sir Alex Ferguson confrontation

Kleberson arrived at Manchester United back in 2003 as a World Cup winner - but he failed to set the world alight during his ill-fated stint in the Premier League

Daily Mirror

Man Utd sent Declan Rice transfer warning amid West Ham stand-off

Declan Rice could leave West Ham United at the end of the season and the midfielder has been warned he would not be a "big signing" for Manchester United despite his price tag

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United told Marcus Rashford may consider Premier League transfer this summer

Marcus Rashford has been considering his future at Man United after a difficult season.

Manchester Evening News

Everton star Richarlison urged to consider Manchester United transfer

Man United have been linked with a move for Brazilian forward Richarlison ahead of the summer transfer window.

Daily Mirror

Inside Man Utd's failed pursuit of Ronaldinho transfer as Sir Alex Ferguson opens up

Sir Alex Ferguson has shed light on the time Manchester United very nearly signed former World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Ronaldinho, as some of United players were sure a deal was done

Manchester Evening News

Kleberson names three Manchester United players who could shine under Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag is edging closer to becoming the next permanent Manchester United manager.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd warned Erik ten Hag appointment could accelerate Bruno Fernandes transfer exit

Bruno Fernandes recently signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United but it has been claimed that no player's future will be guaranteed once Erik ten Hag is confirmed as their next manager

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