Ruud and Rio in bust-up as United crash

RUUD van Nistelrooy’s anger spilled over again in Tokyo last night as the Dutch striker was involved in a furious face-to-face row with Rio Ferdinand.

The Dutch striker, who was involved in ugly incidents with opposition players during the first two matches of United’s pre-season tour, turned his ire on a team-mate at the National Stadium as the Red Devils slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Kashima Antlers.

Van Nistelrooy has yet to score on United’s Far East trip and his frustration came to the fore again close to the end of last night’s contest when Ferdinand hesitated over a routine pass to the striker from the halfway line and allowed himself to be tackled.