Saudi Arabia side Al-Shabab are reportedly willing to offer former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea a return to football.
19.01.2024 - 16:30 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With an early childhood spent in an orphanage and claiming that he didn't care for football at all, it's hard to believe that one day Tiago Manuel Dias Correia would join the ranks of Manchester United.
How did the man better known as Bebe end up describing leaving United as "the best moment of my life"? While some may see him as a flop and point at him as a figure of fun, there exists an emotional tale behind the journey.
Growing up abandoned by his folks, his life took a significant turn when, after being abandoned by his parents, a distinguished showing at the Homeless World Cup led him to be noticed by United.
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But Sir Alex Ferguson, it turned out, hadn't seen the £7million signing play before finalising the deal, and when Bebe did get a game for United, he was a major disappointment.
But to fully grasp the significance of Bebe's rise and subsequent fall, we must return to the start of his story. The 12-year-old Bebe's parents abandoned him, unable to provide for him any longer.
He spent eight years at a church-run homeless shelter in Santo Antao do Toja, Portugal. Here, he learned to read, write and play football. During his time at the shelter, Bebe was asked to play at the Homeless World Cup. He made quite an impression, scoring 40 goals in just six matches.
Despite his success, Bebe admitted that he only played in the competition for fun. However, it turned out to be a pivotal moment in his life.
"I didn't want to sign for a team because I did not want to have to leave the orphanage," he said about the surge of interest that came his way as he approached his
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