Rio Ferdinand has expressed concern after seeing the INEOS group remove Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United's global ambassador.

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  • Ferdinand claims 'no one safe' at Old Trafford
  • INEOS removed Ferguson from Man Utd role
  • United face Brentford on Saturday
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group, who purchased a minority stake in United at the start of the year, have sparked controversy by removing legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the club's global ambassador – a position he has been holding since retiring from coaching in 2013 – in a bid to cut the club's expenses.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    United legend Rio Ferdinand, who played for 11 years under the Scottish coach at Old Trafford, did not appreciate Ratcliffe's decision. Since buying a 25 per cent stake at Old Trafford, the British billionaire has been proactive in taking multiple harsh calls to sort out the club's messy expenditure.

  • WHAT RIO FERDINAND SAID

    Taking to X, the former England and United star wrote: "If Sir Alex can be taken out, then NO ONE IS SAFE at @ManUtd – anyone can get it now. INEOS sending a message to ANYONE at the club?!?"

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    After enduring a nightmare start to the 2024-25 campaign, Erik ten Hag's men will aim to get back on track after the international break as they host Brentford at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash on Saturday.