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

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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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