14/5/12
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has called time on his playing career.The Dutchman had been playing with Spanish side Malaga but endured a difficult season, scoring only five times in 35 games.
Now Van Nistelrooy aims to make a name for himself in the management side of the game and build on the amazing reputation he earned during his playing days. Bookies have already put him in the running for a number of jobs in England, with vacancies at Wolves, West Brom and Aston Villa likely to interest him.
Van Nistelrooy made 70 international appearances for Netherlands, scoring 35 goals in the process. He featured at Euro 2004, the 2006 World Cup and at Euro 2008. He scored 347 competitive goals in 588 official appearances in club football. He is currently the Champions League's second highest scorer with 56 strikes.

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has called time on his playing career.The Dutchman had been playing with Spanish side Malaga but endured a difficult season, scoring only five times in 35 games.
Now Van Nistelrooy aims to make a name for himself in the management side of the game and build on the amazing reputation he earned during his playing days. Bookies have already put him in the running for a number of jobs in England, with vacancies at Wolves, West Brom and Aston Villa likely to interest him.
Van Nistelrooy made 70 international appearances for Netherlands, scoring 35 goals in the process. He featured at Euro 2004, the 2006 World Cup and at Euro 2008. He scored 347 competitive goals in 588 official appearances in club football. He is currently the Champions League's second highest scorer with 56 strikes.