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Gary Neville - The Manchester United Cornerstone

Gary Neville left school at the age of 16 when he joined Manchester United to playe for their highly successful youth team. Making his first appearance for Manchester United against Russian side Torpedo Moscow in 1992, Neville has always been loyal to the club he has supported since his childhood days.

Eventually replacing the injuried Paul Parker, Neville made his league debut for United two years later on 8 May 1994 in a 0–0 draw against Coventry City at Old Trafford. As a right full back, the Bury born skirmisher has made over 500 first class appearances for Manchester United during his 18 years at the club, winning eight Premier League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups and one European Cup. Neville has scored a total of seven goals in his 16 years as a Manchester United player the first coming against Middlesbrough on May 5, 1997.

Gary Neville was made Manchester United captain following the departure of midfielder Roy Keane in December 2005 and he became the fifth Old Trafford skipper to lift the Premier League title 18 months later. The Manchester United cornerstone is one of a rare breed of player who has spent his whole footballing career at the same club. Not suprisingly, the vastly experienced defender is fifth on the most exclusive Manchester United all time appearances list.

Serving his country for many years, Neville has won a total of 85 caps during a long career as an England international which began in 1995 when he was called up for a friendly against Japan. His younger brother Phil Neville also played for Manchester United and the two brothers were team mates at both club and international level until Phil decided to move on to Everton in 2005.

Gary Neville also has a long standing relationship with the Mediterranean island of Malta. He has on several occasions in the past described Malta as his second home and he has been an official tourism ambassador for the island since 2001. He works with Air Malta to promote the country which he has visited on a regular basis since he was a child. In return for his services the Malta Tourism Authority and Air Malta sponsor the Gary Neville Soccer School on the island.

"I've had a good crack but if I don't win another two or more before I retire I would still feel I had underachieved. What motivates me is to keep winning. To be part of teams that win things, the hour after the game, the night of celebration - it is the most incredible feeling you are ever going to get in your life. I have had it quite a few times but you never get enough of it."

Gary Neville

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will Cafu faces jail-time?!!?

AC Milan defender Marcos Cafu could be spending some jail-time if found guilty of falsely obtaining an Italian passport.

The legendary Brazil skipper may be slammed with a 10-month jail term if found guilty of forging paperwork to obtain EU citizenship in 2001.

The former AS Roma player is one of 11 players to have allegedly gained citizenship illegally. Roma president Franco Sensi, Cafu's wife and former Giallorossi striker Gustavo Bartelt are also under investigation on related charges.

Even if the 36-year-old Milan man is sentenced, it is unlikely that he would serve the prison term.

In Italian courts it is typical for first-time offenders to receive suspended sentences for judgments mandating less than two years in jail time.

Brazil will kick-off their World Cup campaign on Tuesday when they play against Group F contenders Croatia in Berlin before taking on Australia and Japan.

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