Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is involved in not the best story associated with his ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the weeklight saw the biographical book of Alastair Campbell - former advisor to 73 British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

In addition to political acquaintances, Campbell also had serious connections in the world of football, among other things, maintained excellent relations with ex-coach MJ Alex Ferguson.

About one of the stories related to the gray Alex and his wards, Alastair told in his autobiography.

"In June 2006, we met again with Ferguson in the south of France. Then he was not sure how to deal with Ruud van Nistelrooy. According to him, the Dutchman was too self-centered ".

"The last straw was the case when Ruud told Cristiano Ronaldo that he had found a new father in the person of Carlos Kirosh, before his dad, who was an alcoholic, had time to die".

"Keirush asked him to show respect, but he replied that he did not respect any of them. After van Nistelrooy apologized to Ronaldo, but Cristiano did not accept his apology. Alex sent the Dutchman home as soon as he heard about this ".

"After this incident, the future of Nistelrooy became vague. Ferguson was thinking about what to do with it, "- said Campbell.

In the summer of the same year, Van Nistelrooy moved to Madrid Real Madrid.