The British sports press has recently published news about an ongoing rift between Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney on multiple journals. While fans are apparently dejected about the way Rooney had recently been kept out of important matches with Valencia and Sunderland, Sir Ferguson explained that reasons were clear, and mainly revolved around an ankle injury that was bothering Rooney for a few weeks. Although there has been much hue and cry about the way Ferguson has been managing the Manchester United team, he said that what the press sees as an apparent rift, is very common in soccer. The manager said that such news or concerns does not bother him, because there has been no foul play or partial behavior against the soccer legend. Ferguson?s clarifications led many to believe that it was only the long duration of Rooney?s injury that caused fans to create a bad impression about the proceedings. However, being kept out of the team was deemed necessary by coaches and Rooney?s advisors. These were plans to which Ferguson simply complied. Claiming to have made no mistake, Ferguson also said that talk about a ?rift? was far from bothering him. Rooney?s comeback match is supposed to kick off against West Bromwich in early November 2011. Although Ferguson seemingly accepted his role in ruling out Rooney?s participation, he said it was an entirely a practical decision. It sent the message that Ferguson?s intelligence was valuable, and that his pragmatic thinking was not going to change just because fans wanted to see Rooney to get their money?s worth. While the decision raised many questions, a history of arguments between the two soccer celebrities might keep fans thinking there is more to it than the press reveals.However, with Ferguson showing awareness about his errors in the Hargreaves announcement, the journalists saved most of their aggressive questions for another day. Experts believe that Rooney?s injury is no fairy tale scenario for Ferguson because the player has consistently contributed his efforts when they mattered the most. As a result, whatever rift seems to be there, is only coming from passionate speculation. Rooney?s participation in the match against West Bromwich will reveal most of the real story.