Rafael was thrown in to the centre of midfield alongside Ji-Sung Park for Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat against Blackburn. Whilst he admits he is far happier in his usual position, he hasn’t ruled out making a move to the midfield when he’s older, although was surprised when Ferguson told him that’s where he was playing [...]

Fábio on… Rafael: “At home he only wants to mess around… he’s like a 10-year-old!” Vidic: “He’s a raging bull! His behaviour changes… sometimes he’s smiling, other times he’s anxious and wants to hit you!” Chicharito: “Everyone likes him… you know Mexicans, they’re always happy!” Berbatov: “He’s also really quiet… you only hear his voice [...]

When the Da Silvas first joined Manchester United, the boss used Fabio’s wedding ring to tell him apart from identical brother Rafael. Since our right-back got married in the summer, Sir Alex Ferguson now struggles to tell them apart. “When we came to the club, Fabio had just got married and wore a ring so [...]

When the Da Silva boys joined Manchester United, it was Fabio who came with the biggest reputation. He was the Brazil U-17 captain who cost slightly more than his brother. However, it was Rafael we grew to love first. Whilst both aren’t the most robust, Fabio suffered more with injuries and when fit, had a [...]

All week Manchester United fans have been joking about the idea of playing “Fabio” at right back this weekend following Rafael’s suspension. “I might put Rafael in there,” Ferguson said. “They wouldn’t know. Their DNA is probably the same.” Rafael has been fined today and warned about his future conduct. United can’t appeal the sending [...]