David Beckham Netflix documentary: Ex-Manchester United star makes shocking claims about Alex Ferguson boot incident. Here is what happened
David Beckham verbally abused manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who was so angry that he kicked a boot at the player. Besides, the manager did not want the Manchester United star to marry a famous singer from the band Spice Girls. Many more revelations w...

What happened after United lost to Arsenal?
Recalling the entire incident in the documentary released on Tuesday, the ex-England skipper said that Ferguson was extremely angry after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Arsenal in an FA Cup match on February 15, 2003. He told the documentary makers that he walked in the changing room and Ferguson was fuming. He said further "When you see the boss's face like this, you don't want to be anywhere near him."
Alex Ferguson fumed at David Beckham
Describing the incident, David Beckham said that he went near to the manager and verbally abused him, and then Ferguson kicked the boot a him. In the documentary, Sir Alex said on camera, "I kicked the boot at his head. I mean, honestly, it was an absolute freak." But he denied that the star footballer was injured. He said that it was not worth even a stitch and the photograph was stage-managed.
'Never wanted to quit Manchester United'
David Beckham also said that he tried to reach out to the manager and called him, but he was told that the boss did not want to talk to him. The ex-England skipper said that he never wanted to quit Manchester United. He further added that it was his home, his relationship with the boss was always special and he still loved him.
In reply to this, Sir Alex Ferguson said in the documentary that David Beckham could have stayed with the team, but it was decided that he should go and it was better for him that he went.
Marriage to Victoria
Beckham also discussed his marriage and the manager's dislike for his girlfriend Victoria, one of the members of the girl band Spice Girls. He said that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted him to be the best footballer and marry a local girl and not a star like Victoria.
FAQs:
Q1. Why did Sir Alex Ferguson kick a boot at David Beckham?
A1. After losing to Arsenal 2-0 in the fifth round of the FA Cup, manager Sir Alex Ferguson was extremely angry. When David Beckham went near to him and found him fuming, he verbally abused him, following this the manager kicked a boot at the star player.
Q2. What did Sir Alex Ferguson say about the boot incident?
A2. Sir Alex Ferguson admitted kicking the boot at David Beckham saying it was an absolute freak. But he denied that the star player was injured and said that the photograph was stage-managed.
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