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Wayne Rooney was threatened by fans of Manchester United in 2010 when he publicly flirted with a move to Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
Wayne Rooney was threatened by fans of Manchester United in 2010 when he publicly flirted with a move to Manchester City. Michael Regan / Getty Images
Facing the wrath of the unenlightened fans
After a Spanish player was threatened at his home by supporters, Will Batchelor looks at when fanatical behaviour took a sinister turn.
Will Batchelor
December 20, 2012