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Campbell didn't speak to me for six months - Rooney

Campbell didn't speak to me for six months - Rooney

Summary

Wayne Rooney shared that Sol Campbell, a former England teammate, did not talk to him for six months after a penalty incident during a Manchester United and Arsenal match in the 2004-05 season. The game ended Manchester United's streak of 49 unbeaten games. The incident was part of an intense rivalry, including an infamous event where a pizza was thrown at Manchester United's coach Sir Alex Ferguson.

Key Facts

  • Wayne Rooney and Sol Campbell played together on England’s national team.
  • The penalty incident happened during Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the 2004-05 season.
  • Manchester United ended Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten streak with that victory.
  • Rooney claimed Campbell did not speak to him for six months because he believed Rooney had faked a fall.
  • During the game, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a penalty, and Rooney scored in the 93rd minute.
  • The game is known for the "Pizzagate" incident, where Cesc Fabregas threw pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson.
  • Rooney mentioned this story on his new BBC podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show.
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