The former Manchester United defender commented on the story that has developed around Cristiano Ronaldo. The day before, the Portuguese footballer made a controversial statement about the situation in the team and criticized former teammate Wayne Rooney.
"If Manchester United are trying to take something from a past era, that's one of the things they're going to build on. As I said, I played with Ruud van Nistelrooy, Roy Keane, Beckham - players who were kicked out of the club by the head coach because they put themselves before the team for various reasons. We do not see such reasons in the current situation.
Rooney said something about Ronaldo, he has every right. Cristiano was offended and mentioned it in his interview: everyone wants such things not to happen in public. I don't think they will wish each other a Merry Christmas.
I clearly understand that everything is over with Ronaldo. The romance with Manchester United is over. I can't imagine him playing for United again," Ferdinand was quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News.