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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterThere are certain moments in any players career that they will simply never forget - for better or for worse.Former Manchester United and Portugal star Nani won four Premier Leagues, the Champions League and the European Championship during his career, but there is one medal that he did not win that continues to rankle with him.This came on May 13, 2012, when Sergio Agueros iconic last-gasp goal for Manchester City saw the Red Devils rivals snatch the title away the most dramatic fashion possible. You may like He'd often give me little warnings when I wasn't playing well Nani on playing under Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson My whole life flashed through my mind when I went up to take my penalty in the Champions League final. There was no margin for error Nani on what it meant step up during the 2008 Champions League final shootout Playing with Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez at Manchester United was like a PlayStation game Nani on being part of the Red Devils all-action forward line Nani on losing the 2011/12 title to Manchester CityLosing at the Etihad with three games to go was the first mistake, Nani recalls to FourFourTwo when asked what went wrong that season.Instead of finishing the job, we gave them hope. We allowed them to believe they could still do it. On the final day, we beat Sunderland 1-0 but it wasnt enough.Get VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.View DealOur match finished before Citys and we were all standing on the pitch at the Stadium of Light, when the news arrived of Sergio Agueros winner against QPR. That killed us. Even though it had been a very good season overall, losing the Premier League in that way was a huge blow and difficult to recover from.The dressing room was devastated not only because wed missed out on the title, but also because of the manner of it. We would rather have lost by several points. When you know you could have scored one more goal somewhere along the way and won the title, that becomes a bitter feeling that follows you for life.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Another dark moment for the Portuguese came when he was issued a controversial red card for a high foot against Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League in 2013.I felt huge frustration, Nani says. Ive never been able to understand such an unfair decision the referee ruined the tie, because Im convinced we wouldnt have lost if I hadnt been sent off. Up to that point, we were playing well Id won the ball off Raphael Varane and helped create the move that put us ahead.Neither Kaka nor Cristiano had produced anything decisive, until my red card. With one man less, Real grew into the game and turned it around. Even Jose Mourinho admitted I shouldnt have been sent off, and that it was an excessive call that changed everything.Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to be especially devastated by that defeat, which came two months before he announced he would be retiring.He was broken, he barely spoke, Nani reflects. Normally, whenever there was an injustice, hed protest and make himself heard, but not that night. He was sad, his spirits low.I dont think Id ever seen him like that before at Old Trafford.TOPICSNaniCristiano RonaldoManchester UnitedPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromDani Gil
