David Beckham has made his feelings known on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's start to life at Manchester United. The 71-year-old billionaire bought a minority stake in his boyhood club earlier this year and has taken over sporting control at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has spoken out in defence of new club owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Beckham himself played 394 times for the club, scoring 85 goals, and won numerous trophies before departing in 2003 to Real Madrid.

David Beckham is hopeful Sir Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United’s fortunes around. Ratcliffe’s Ineos took charge of the club’s football operations from the Glazer family in February but United have had an underwhelming start to the new campaign as they look to build on last year’s FA Cup success.

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

After 38 years, Sir Alex Ferguson will soon no longer be a paid employee of Manchester United. His role as the club’s global ambassador has apparently been curtailed. When the pair met last week, he was told by Sir Jim Ratcliffe – the part-owner responsible for the club’s day-to-day football operation – that while always welcome in the directors’ box at matches in future,

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,

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press