'He insulted me and suddenly took out a gun. He pointed it at me and told me "I am the most wanted drug dealer and today you're going to die." After that, he shot me': How Manchester United missed out on signing South American Player of the Year

Salvador Cabanas, a rising Paraguayan football star, was set to join Manchester United in 2010 after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson. However, a violent incident at a nightclub in Mexico City derailed his career. Cabanas was shot in the head, likely by a drug cartel member, resulting in significant health challenges, including memory loss and impaired motor skills. Despite surviving the attack and initially hoping to play in the World Cup, he was ultimately unable to qualify. Thus, his promising move to Manchester United also fell through, marking a tragic turn in his career.

"He started to insult me and suddenly took out a gun. He pointed it at me and told me 'I am JJ, the most wanted drug dealer. And today is your last day..."

"After spending just a month in intensive care, Cabanas left hospital hoping to make a full return before the World Cup. However, his health issues prevented him from making the squad."

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