Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has proclaimed that the partnership of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney during their peak years at Old Trafford was, without a doubt, the best attacking duo in Europe.
In his new autobiographical work, Games of My Life, the 84-year-old Scottish boss reminisced about the extraordinary synergy between the two superstars, highlighting a breathtaking counter-attack they executed against Bolton in March 2007 as the pinnacle of their collaboration.
Ferguson confidently asserted:
At that point in time, this pair was, in my opinion, the best in Europe. I truly believe that.
Additionally, the legendary manager candidly admitted to experiencing a wave of panic and fear during his emotional return to Old Trafford for a match against Wolverhampton in September 2018, following emergency brain surgery. The thunderous reception he received from the crowd was described as a deeply touching and unforgettable moment, marking a fitting tribute to his 26-year era of triumph.
Wayne Rooney still holds the title of Manchester United's all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances, while his partnership with a young Cristiano Ronaldo laid the solid foundations for the Reds' successful Champions League campaign in 2008.
