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Wayne Rooney and Rafael set to return as Manchester United tackle City
Thursday 4th April 13:02

Wayne Rooney and Rafael are ready to boost Manchester United's options ahead of the derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Antonio Valencia says Manchester United team-mate Rafael has been 'incredible'
Sunday 24th March 15:59

Antonio Valencia believes Rafael's improvement has been 'incredible' and feels his Manchester United team-mate can become one of the world's best right-backs.

Rafael pays tribute to Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs
Monday 25th February 10:23

Rafael claims Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs is so good it has become 'boring', with the Welshman still going strong at the age of 39.

Champions League Rafael says Manchester United have advantage over Real Madrid
Thursday 14th February 21:57

Rafael believes Manchester United are well placed to advance to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw away to Real Madrid, while he hopes his performance in Wednesday's match will earn him recognition from new Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be marked by Rafael
Wednesday 13th February 17:53

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Rafael will be tasked with keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet.

Champions League: Rio Ferdinand hopes emotion will get to Cristiano Ronaldo
Tuesday 12th February 08:36

Rio Ferdinand hopes the emotion of facing Manchester United for the first time since leaving will be too much for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United defender Rafael surprised by his progress at Old Trafford
Friday 14th December 09:07

Manchester United defender Rafael says he has been surprised by the number of appearances he has made for the Old Trafford club this season.

Manchester United's Rafael wants to open six-point gap on Manchester City
Friday 7th December 09:07

Rafael insists that it would be a huge boost for Manchester United if they could open a six-point gap on rivals Manchester City.

Sir Alex Ferguson's investment in Rafael starting to pay dividends at Manchester United
Thursday 29th November 15:16

Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted that he kept faith in full-back Rafael after an indifferent start to his Manchester United career.

Sir Alex Ferguson pleased with Manchester United's defence against West Ham United
Wednesday 28th November 22:31

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was pleased with his side for keeping a clean sheet against West Ham United on Wednesday.

Rafael Da Silva flattered to be compared to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville
Saturday 24th November 11:20

Manchester United defender Rafael Da Silva admits it is flattering to be compared to Old Trafford stalwart Gary Neville.

Manchester United's Rafael says twin brother Fabio's loan move to QPR is benefiting both of them
Wednesday 14th November 15:28

Manchester United defender Rafael admits he misses his twin brother Fabio, who is on-loan at QPR, but feels they are both becoming better players as a result.

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United full-back Rafael's progress
Sunday 4th November 13:02

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Rafael is capable of emulating Gary Neville's career at Manchester United after praising the full-back's growing maturity.

Manchester United's Rafael feels more mature and has Brazil World Cup dream
Monday 22nd October 17:58

Manchester United full-back Rafael believes he is starting to mature and is hoping to be included in the Brazil squad for the 2014 World Cup.

Rio Ferdinand is focused on playing for Manchester United and not England
Wednesday 26th September 09:15

Rio Ferdinand insists he is only focused on playing regularly for Manchester United following renewed talk of an England recall.

Manchester United full-back Rafael delighted to net vital goal against Liverpool
Monday 24th September 15:37

Rafael says the goal he scored against Liverpool on Sunday was his best for Manchester United, while he was delighted to come away from Anfield with three points.

Rafael tells Lucas to join Utd
Sunday 22nd July 10:29

Rafael has urged Lucas Moura to join Man Utd and has claimed his fellow Brazilian is excited about the prospect of moving to Old Trafford.

Luiz misses Olympics cut
Thursday 5th July 20:13

Chelsea defender David Luiz has failed to make Brazil's Olympic squad with Thiago Silva, Hulk and Marcelo named as their over-age players.

Rafael commits to United
Monday 2nd July 14:27

Brazilian full-back Rafael has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United to keep him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2016.

Rafael close to new United deal
Saturday 16th June 10:00

Rafael's agent claims the full-back is set to sign a new contract at Man Utd and that his twin brother Fabio is ready to join QPR on loan.

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