RORY MCILROY has caught up with Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes in Bilbao.
The superstar, 36, is a huge fan and has attended several matches at down the years.


Still fresh from his last month, has jetted to Spain to cheer on his beloved Red Devils in the final.
United icons and will be covering tonight’s huge match for .
The duo will be on punditry duties alongside heroes and â with and on commentary.
Ahead of the game, McIlroy and Ferdinand beamed as they caught up in a hotel lobby.
The Northern Irishman and his caddie Harry Diamond then posed for a picture alongside Ferdinand, Scholes and Fletcher.
McIlroy is still on a high from his Masters triumph.
The golf icon completed his career grand slam last month by edging out in a dramatic playoff.
McIlroy was in the States last week competing in the PGA Championship.
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The Holywood-born star finished a disappointing +3 for a T47 finish.
After winning the Masters, McIlroy was asked if he would bring the Green Jacket to a game at Old Trafford.
The victorious golfer joked: “Ah, maybe if it can inspire some better play, absolutely!”;;
Undeterred by McIlroy’s cheeky quip, United boss Ruben Amorim said in a video message the following day: “Hi Rory, congratulations for the Masters!
“I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy. It’s really important for us in this moment.
“You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible. We want that feeling in our stadium.
“So, I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet you.”;;
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