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  "id": 16326036,
  "title": "Man United: Rooney reveals Ferguson's lesson to Ronaldo Carrick must pass to Fernandes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/man-united-rooney-reveals-fergusons-lesson-to-ronaldo-carrick-must",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/man-united-rooney-reveals-fergusons-ronaldo-lesson-for-carrick-to-pass-to-fernandes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wayne Rooney suggests that Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes should heed a lesson Sir Alex Ferguson taught Cristiano Ronaldo to help rejuvenate the team after their recent Champions League defeat. Fernandes recently expressed criticism of head coach Michael Carrick's tactics following the 4-1 loss to Como. Rooney, through The United Stand, stated that Fernandes may need a break similar to the one Ferguson granted Ronaldo. In an unusual move, Ronaldo periodically took a week off during particularly demanding seasons, such as the World Cup, to recharge his energy. Rooney believes Fernandes could benefit from a similar respite. This advice comes as Manchester United prepares for their upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has told head coach Michael Carrick to pass on to captain Bruno Fernandes a lesson SirAlex Ferguson once gave Cristiano Ronaldo as the Red Devils seek to restore their standards. The former England international spoke after Fernandes recently criticised Carrick over his tactics following Man United's Champions League 4-1 loss […] Man United: Rooney reveals…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/epl-rooney-accuses-man-united-stars-of-avoiding-responsibility",
        "published": "2026-10-22T18:36:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Rooney labels Man United players 'selfish' after Fernandes criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/rooney-labels-man-united-players-selfish-after-fernandes-criticism",
        "published": "2026-10-22T19:01:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rooney brands Manchester United players ‘selfish’ and ‘babies’ after Como humiliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/rooney-brands-manchester-united-players-selfish-and-babies-after-como",
        "published": "2026-10-23T04:16:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Manchester United labelled ‘babies’ by club legend Wayne Rooney",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/manchester-united-labelled-babies-by-club-legend-wayne-rooney",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:11:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Rooney labels Man United players 'selfish' after Fernandes criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/rooney-labels-man-united-players-selfish-after-fernandes-criticism",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:43:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Rooney calls United squad ‘selfish babies’ after Fernandes criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/rooney-calls-united-squad-selfish-babies-after-fernandes-criticism",
        "published": "2026-10-23T08:30:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Rooney labels Man United players ‘selfish’ after Fernandes criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/rooney-labels-man-united-players-selfish-after-fernandes-criticism",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:48:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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