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Sir Alex Ferguson's message to Cristiano Ronaldo that left Portugal star in tears

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In this file photo taken on May 12, 2013 Manchester United's Scottish manager Alex Ferguson holds the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England. [AFP PHOTO / Andrew YATES]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson had and have a brilliant relationship.

The pair worked with each other for nine years at Manchester United, where the enjoyed much success and won numerous trophies.

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