"This all happened at the end of last season so I haven't been with Coca-Cola since 2010 but it's only just come out now.

"It makes me laugh when people say I have been dropped by them."

Then, just days later, Ferguson followed suit.

The United legend’s press conference was broadcasted live on Sky Sports, with the Scot then swearing when asked about Rio Ferdinand and his desire to play.

Fortunately for him, unlike his star performer, Ferguson escaped a ban for his actions.

He did, though, open up on referee Lee Mason amid reports fellow officials felt he was ‘forced’ into writing a report that led to Rooney’s ban.

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