Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has belatedly waded into the slavery debate, insisting Sepp Blatter’s controversial comments were “unfortunate”…
Blatter shocked the world and garnered almost unanimous criticism when he claimed that top-flight footballers are being subjected to “modern slavery” by their clubs.
The FIFA president’s remarks came in reference to Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation with United, who have thus far refused to let their star winger fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.
Ronaldo sent the controversy into overdrive when he publicly backed Blatter’s stance – a move that has done nothing to halt the Portuguese international’s fast-growing reputation as a pampered mercenary.
Ferguson has echoed the rest of the football fraternity by pointing out that slaves did not receive mega-money wages, and added that the whole episode is highly regrettable.
“I know that slavery was abolished many years ago,” the Scotsman said in The Sun. “It’s an unfortunate statement from someone in such an important position to come out with.
“You must remember some players have been paid £5million and £6m a year.
“I think when you consider that then you should not give dignity to such comments, considering the history of slavery to everyone.
“It’s an unfortunate statement from someone like him.”
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