Rio Ferdinand has revealed one of his former Manchester United teammates was “almost in tears” after Sir Alex Ferguson told them he would retire in 2013. Ferguson’s legendary career at Old Trafford came to an end at the end of the 2012-13 season, with the ex-United manager leading the club to the Premier League title. The 82-year-old revealed in 2013 it was the “right time” to step away from management, having arrived at Old Trafford in 1986 as Ron Atkinson’s replacement. The Scotsman had previously announced in 2001 that he would retire in 2002 before Ferguson made a stunning U-turn and carri…
