19 years ago today, John O’Shea nutmegging a Portuguese lad called Figo ?☘️

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On this day The lad from county Waterford, left one of the greats in his debris on that famous night at Old Trafford.

The Irish legend played for the reds from 1999 to 2011 winning a Premier League Title, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA CWC + FA Charity Shield. The man was a vital player of Manchester United during those years including 393 appearances and 15 goals.

But this has to be the one of his biggest highlights leaving one of the greatest players ever to play the game in his wake.

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Back when Manchester United use be good and winning titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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