Leave it on the pitch! Keown apologises to Van Nistelrooy over feud as a player lisbon365

lisbon365 Martin Keown has apologised to Ruud van Nistelrooy over his actions during their clash 22 years ago after meeting and speaking to him for the first time since the incident.

It’s been more than two decades since United’s title-winning rivalry with Arsenal began, and 22 years ago, the Old Trafford game was a storied affair. lisbon365

One of the memorable moments was when Ruud missed a penalty and Keown, who had previously had a problem with him, ran up to Van Nistelrooy and shouted at him in a gleeful manner, before a minor clash between the two teams ensued.

Before the story ended beautifully when Keown, who works as a pundit for TNT Sports, was the one who apologized to Ruud before the game at King Power last Saturday night.

“It’s been a few years, I’m sorry for the ridiculous things I did back then,” Keown said as soon as they met face to face.

Before Ruud replied, “It’s okay, whatever happens on the pitch, let it stay on the pitch. I’m glad he’s standing in front of me, not behind me.

“It’s a great rival, isn’t it?

“Yeah, it was a great day. “I’m glad you’re standing there, not standing next to me because you stepped on me,” Keown said.

Before Rud could reply, “I wanted to block you, too,” he said, and then collapsed. ( lisbon365 )