A new documentary about the life and times of Sir Alex Ferguson is released on BBC iPlayer on Boxing Day, and one particular incident is not glossed over

Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo became the player he is partly because of Sir Alex Ferguson's handling of the youngster at Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who flourished under Alex Ferguson at United and became one of the best in business, once had to face the heat from the boss.

Sir Alex Ferguson managed to convince some of the best players in the world to join Manchester United but was snubbed by football icon Edgar Davids. The Dutch legend had the chance to move to Manchester in 1996 and even met ‘charming’ Fergie ahead of a possible switch to Old Trafford.