Manchester United legend David Beckham backs Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite unpopular Sir Alex Ferguson sack

David Beckham backed Manchester United's new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent decision to remove Sir Alex Ferguson as ambassador.

Manchester United legend David Beckham backs Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite unpopular Sir Alex Ferguson sack

Man Utd legend David Beckham seemed to back Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to sack Sir Alex Ferguson as club ambassador. (via Daily Mail)

Manchester United legend David Beckham backed the club’s new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, labeling him as the best and biggest businessman. He also backed the new owners to make necessary changes to the club, following an unpopular Sir Alex Ferguson removal.

The Red Devils experienced a major ownership change early this year, with the Glazer family selling off a 25 percent minority stake to INEOS group chairman, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The new minority owner took no time to implement changes. They are yet to win the EPL title, since former manager Sir Alex Ferguson departed in 2013. They also ended the 2023-24 season in eighth place. A new Ratcliffe decision has however angered fans, with Sir Ferguson being removed as the ambassador of the club. 

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Former Manchester United player David Beckham, however, was of a different opinion as he backed the new changes. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand podcast, the Englishman stated that the club definitely needed the change and a new perspective in decision-making. Moreover, he backed Ratcliffe, praising him as the big businessman, with the ability to reclaim the good old days of the club. He also reminded fans of the failed previous leadership, while asking them to remain patient with the new owners.

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I really like Jim. I think that he’s a fan and obviously he’s a great businessman as well. But I think more importantly the fans see that he cares, and I think that’s a big part of it.

David Beckham on the Rio Ferdinand podcast (H/T: Daily Mail)
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David Beckham picked his dream five-a-side of the best players he ever played with. (via TalkSport)

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