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David Beckham opens up on his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson after 18 years

By Mirror | 4yrs ago

David Beckham looks on from the stands before an MLS soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami CF in Los Angeles, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020 [AP Photo, Marcio Jose Sanchez]

David Beckham says Sir Alex Ferguson continues to inspire him - 18 years on from when he left Manchester United.

A 17-year-old Beckham was handed his senior debut by Ferguson in 1992 and the Scot would mould him into one of the finest midfielders to grace the Premier League.

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