Ruud hurt by testimonial snub

Ruud van Nistelrooy has not been allowed to play in Roy Keane's testimonial.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken of his hurt at not being allowed to play in Roy Keane's testimonial game.

The Dutch forward's future has been the subject of intense speculation over the last couple of months, with Sunday's walk-out apparently signalling the end of his Manchester United career.

Now, amid claims that he was told to leave Old Trafford prior to the Charlton game, it has emerged that he has been forbidden to play in Keane's testimonial.

Currently training with the Holland World Cup squad near Amsterdam, van Nistelrooy revealed that he was dreadfully disappointed with the situation at Man United, fuelling rumours that he has been kicked out of the club permanently.

"Yeah it's good to get my mind off it, especially after I can't be there tonight," he told Sky Sports News.

"For me it's painful. I wanted to respect Roy. I wasn't allowed to really so that is painful, that is the most painful thing."

Van Nistelrooy was deeply upset that United had taken their hostility out on him in this way, and deprived good friend Keane of his presence on the Irishman's special night.

"I spoke to him (Keane) and he'll be fine. That's it really."