Moyes to sue Rooney over autobiography comments

ENGLAND striker Wayne Rooney is being sued by his former manager David Moyes over comments made in his autobiography, it was confirmed yesterday.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2007 - 01:00

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The book, entitled My Story So Far, accuses the Everton FC manager of being overbearing, controlling and ultimately responsible for Rooney’s £27 million (€39.8m) transfer to Manchester United in 2004.

Moyes is reportedly claiming more than £300,000 in libel damages from his former player.

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Courts Soccer England Place: London Person: Moyes Person: Rooney Person: Wayne Rooney Person: David Moyes Person: Hunter Davies Person: Moyes’Organisation: Everton FC Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: High Court Organisation: Harper Collins

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