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Boys and their toys: Footballers Torres and Rooney show off their flash new wheels,
By Daily Mail Reporter
If Fernando Torres looked a little smug as he left Melwood training ground this afternoon, he could be forgiven.
The Liverpool striker had just taken delivery of his shiny new Aston Martin DBS, the car made famous in 007 films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.
The Spanish footballer, 26, shelled out a minimum £160,000 for his six-litre, V12 sports car, which has a top speed of 191mph.
An hour away in Manchester, Wayne Rooney debuted his new 10 plate Audi RS 6.
New wheels: Fernando Torres' brand new £160,000 Aston Martin DBS
007: The car was made famous in James Bond's vehicle of choice in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace
While the fire-engine red V10 looks great and has a top speed of 170mph, it cost the England player considerably less, with a base price of £77,740.
Despite the new wheels, Rooney was stony-faced as he drove to Carrington training ground today.
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He was reportedly in for a lecture from Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after a front page news story showed him on an eight-hour booze bender this week.
Wayne was out with friends and wife Coleen at Manchester hot spot Panacea, and was pictured drinking and smoking until 5.30am.
Nervous: Rooney's new £77,740 Audi RS 6 would have comforted the Man United star as he prepared for an earful from Sir Alex at training. Photos showed the footballer drinking and smoking until 5.30am this week
Boys toys: Fernando Torres (left) and Wayne Rooney (right) both debuted their new cars at their respective training grounds today
His team mate Anderson also made his way to the grounds in a different vehicle, but unlike the others, he hasn't upgraded.
The midfielder was driving his £40,000 Audi Q7 SUV after destroying his £125,000 Audi R8 supercar.
The 22-year-old was reportedly dragged unconscious from the burnt-out vehicle after a horrific accident in Portugal.
The car, which smashed into a wall, flew 100ft through the air and landed in a field, exploded into flames moments after Anderson was pulled out.
Mine's better than yours: Nani was the king of the carpark in his £166,784 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, one of only 250 made in the world
He was a passenger in the Audi, and was believed to be travelling with two friends after spending the night at Sardinha Biba nightclub.
But if there is any competition in the Man United car park for who drives the most beautiful car, the title would surely be won by Nani.
The Portuguese winger arrived in style in his Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, reportedly one of only 250 made in the world.
Nani would have paid a minimum of £166,784 for the car, named after the famous test driver, which has a top speed of 199mph.
Back-up car: Anderson is lucky to be alive and driving his Audi SUV after he was dragged unconscious from his £125,000 Audi R8 supercar in Portugal
Wreckage: Anderson was a passenger in the car which smashed into a wall and flew 100ft before landing in a field. It burst into flames moments after the football player was pulled to safety
By Daily Mail Reporter
If Fernando Torres looked a little smug as he left Melwood training ground this afternoon, he could be forgiven.
The Liverpool striker had just taken delivery of his shiny new Aston Martin DBS, the car made famous in 007 films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.
The Spanish footballer, 26, shelled out a minimum £160,000 for his six-litre, V12 sports car, which has a top speed of 191mph.
An hour away in Manchester, Wayne Rooney debuted his new 10 plate Audi RS 6.
While the fire-engine red V10 looks great and has a top speed of 170mph, it cost the England player considerably less, with a base price of £77,740.
Despite the new wheels, Rooney was stony-faced as he drove to Carrington training ground today.
More...Pictured: The £125k supercar Manchester United star Anderson was 'dragged unconscious from before it exploded'
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He was reportedly in for a lecture from Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after a front page news story showed him on an eight-hour booze bender this week.
Wayne was out with friends and wife Coleen at Manchester hot spot Panacea, and was pictured drinking and smoking until 5.30am.
His team mate Anderson also made his way to the grounds in a different vehicle, but unlike the others, he hasn't upgraded.
The midfielder was driving his £40,000 Audi Q7 SUV after destroying his £125,000 Audi R8 supercar.
The 22-year-old was reportedly dragged unconscious from the burnt-out vehicle after a horrific accident in Portugal.
The car, which smashed into a wall, flew 100ft through the air and landed in a field, exploded into flames moments after Anderson was pulled out.
He was a passenger in the Audi, and was believed to be travelling with two friends after spending the night at Sardinha Biba nightclub.
But if there is any competition in the Man United car park for who drives the most beautiful car, the title would surely be won by Nani.
The Portuguese winger arrived in style in his Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, reportedly one of only 250 made in the world.
Nani would have paid a minimum of £166,784 for the car, named after the famous test driver, which has a top speed of 199mph.
Wayne Rooney upstaged by Manchester United team-mate Nani's Lamborghini Gallardo
By Matt Lawless
Wayne Rooney was upstaged on his return to training this morning by Manchester United team-mate Nani, who put the England striker in a spin with his hot new wheels.
Rooney arrived at the club's Carrington training headquarters in his red 10 plate Audi RS6.
Just days after colleague Anderson's near-fatal collision in his Audi R8 in Portugal, Nani cruised through the entrance gates in his flash Lamborghini Gallardo.
Red alert: Wayne Rooney arrives at Manchester United's Carrington training ground in his new Audi RS6
Rooney returned from his extended post-World Cup break after being embarrassed by pictures of him smoking on a rowdy night out at the weekend.
And Sir Alex Ferguson is under pressure to take action against the 24-year-old's off-field antics.
But the forward, who failed to shine in South Africa, was instead put in the shade by the Portugal winger's limited edition LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.
All white: Nani shows off his new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni car, worth £150,000, of which only 250 have been made in the world
One of just 250 made in the world, Nani's £150,000 motor made Rooney's red RS6 look incredibly lacklustre (although a sure-sight better than my modest Ford Fiesta).
However Rooney, who owns an impressive fleet of cars including a BMW X5, Mercedes CLK, Cadillac Escalade and a Chrysler 300C, revealed he is far more comfortable in a more-modest saloon.
Once asked about his RS6 by car manufacturers Audi, United's official car supplier, Rooney said: 'A Saloon that's as quick as a Ferrari, that's my kind of car.
The getaway: Liverpool's Fernando Torres zooms off in his new Aston Martin DBS
'I love how it looks, but not as much as how it goes. And the sound is just unbelievable.'
Elsewhere, Rooney's rival Fernando Torres was revving up for the new season in his brand new Aston Martin DBS sportscar.
The World Cup winner with Spain was mobbed by Liverpool fans looking to get a glimpse of his new alloys at the club's Melwood training ground.
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By Matt Lawless
Wayne Rooney was upstaged on his return to training this morning by Manchester United team-mate Nani, who put the England striker in a spin with his hot new wheels.
Rooney arrived at the club's Carrington training headquarters in his red 10 plate Audi RS6.
Just days after colleague Anderson's near-fatal collision in his Audi R8 in Portugal, Nani cruised through the entrance gates in his flash Lamborghini Gallardo.
Rooney returned from his extended post-World Cup break after being embarrassed by pictures of him smoking on a rowdy night out at the weekend.
And Sir Alex Ferguson is under pressure to take action against the 24-year-old's off-field antics.
But the forward, who failed to shine in South Africa, was instead put in the shade by the Portugal winger's limited edition LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.
One of just 250 made in the world, Nani's £150,000 motor made Rooney's red RS6 look incredibly lacklustre (although a sure-sight better than my modest Ford Fiesta).
However Rooney, who owns an impressive fleet of cars including a BMW X5, Mercedes CLK, Cadillac Escalade and a Chrysler 300C, revealed he is far more comfortable in a more-modest saloon.
Once asked about his RS6 by car manufacturers Audi, United's official car supplier, Rooney said: 'A Saloon that's as quick as a Ferrari, that's my kind of car.
'I love how it looks, but not as much as how it goes. And the sound is just unbelievable.'
Elsewhere, Rooney's rival Fernando Torres was revving up for the new season in his brand new Aston Martin DBS sportscar.
The World Cup winner with Spain was mobbed by Liverpool fans looking to get a glimpse of his new alloys at the club's Melwood training ground.
Manchester United's Anderson dragged 'lifeless' from blazing 190mph car after Portugal crash
By Steve Skerry
Manchester United midfielder Anderson was involved in a car crash in Portugal on Sunday and had to be pulled from the vehicle before it burst into flames.
occurred in the Geres area of Braga in the early hours of the morning.
The Audi R8 sports car, with Anderson’s male friend at the wheel, slid off the road and hit a wall before flying 100 feet through the air and landing in a field.
Anderson’s ‘lifeless’ body was said to have been dragged unconscious from the burning wreckage before it exploded, with witnesses reporting the player saying he owed them his life.
A spokesman for Gestifute, who represent Anderson, said: 'It was an almighty fright.'
Hospital spokesman Roman Fresco said: "They had only minor injuries. The girl needed more care, but for little things.'
Sources in Portugal said the former Porto player, who joined United for £18million in 2007, would return to Manchester to continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Wreckage: This is what was left of the Audi (above and below) after it caught fire
Anderson, whose full name is Anderson Luis di Abreu Oliveira, suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his left knee in February, ruling him out of the World Cup.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been told of the player’s accident but the club were unavailable for comment last night
By Steve Skerry
Manchester United midfielder Anderson was involved in a car crash in Portugal on Sunday and had to be pulled from the vehicle before it burst into flames.
The Brazilian was believed to be travelling with two friends, a man and a woman, when the accident
The Audi R8 sports car, with Anderson’s male friend at the wheel, slid off the road and hit a wall before flying 100 feet through the air and landing in a field.
Anderson’s ‘lifeless’ body was said to have been dragged unconscious from the burning wreckage before it exploded, with witnesses reporting the player saying he owed them his life.
A spokesman for Gestifute, who represent Anderson, said: 'It was an almighty fright.'
The 22-year-old had reportedly spent the evening at the Sardinha Biba nightclub before leaving in the French-registered £100,000 Audi that has a top speed of 197mph.
All three were taken to St Mark’s Hospital in Braga but were discharged after being treated for concussion, whiplash and shock.
Man about town: The midfielder with his white Audi R8 in Manchester in 2008
Hospital spokesman Roman Fresco said: "They had only minor injuries. The girl needed more care, but for little things.'
Sources in Portugal said the former Porto player, who joined United for £18million in 2007, would return to Manchester to continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Wreckage: This is what was left of the Audi (above and below) after it caught fire
Anderson, whose full name is Anderson Luis di Abreu Oliveira, suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his left knee in February, ruling him out of the World Cup.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been told of the player’s accident but the club were unavailable for comment last night
