Manchester United players have been told to foot Sir Alex Ferguson's salary after Sir Jim Ratcliffe ripped up his ambassador contract.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal with Manchester United has been axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new part-owners Ineos in the latest cost-cutting measure at the club. Ferguson, 82, has been a global ambassador and club director at Old Trafford since his decision to end his extraordinary 27½ year reign as manager and retire in May 2013.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken the decsion to end Sir Alex Ferguson's £2million-a-year contract as an ambassador of the Premier League giants

David Beckham has explained why he “likes” Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United, labelling the INEOS chief one of the best and biggest businessmen.

David Beckham has backed minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring necessary change to Manchester United, but admitted it could take time for the club to return to the top.

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new Manchester United hierarchy to achieve success in years to come at Old Trafford.INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have

Manchester United insiders doubt whether Sir Alex Ferguson is happy with the club's new direction under Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the Scot was given the boot at Old Trafford, according to reports. The 82-year-old has left his role as an ambassador as the club continue to cut costs,

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is poised to become heavily involved in Manchester United's football operations but the club remain someway off challenging for a Premier League title