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Why Ruud van Nistelrooy deserves more credit for Man Utd and Real Madrid exploits

Goal remembers one of the most prolific scorers in European football as the PSV youth coach celebrates his 41st birthday

It was the strength to shield the ball from Sylvain Legwinski and spin away from the chasing pack. It was the forceful-yet-controlled stride into the Fulham penalty area. It was the beating of numerous opponents, and it was the ease in which he opened his body to tuck the ball past goalkeeper Maik Taylor and into the far post. It was the raw, unequivocal emotion in the aftermath, and it was the gentle nod of appreciation from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.