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'It was just unfortunate the boot went straight into his face!': Mikael Silvestre reveals Manchester United stars had to separate David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson after infamous dressing room bust-up in 2003

Former Manchester United star Mikael Silvestre has lifted the lid on the infamous dressing room bust-up between David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson - and revealed his team-mates were even forced to intervene.

The pair's relationship was left in tatters following the flashpoint, which took place after United were defeated by Arsenal in the 2003 FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford.

And such was the extent of the fury between them, Silvestre admitted that several fellow United stars stepped in to prevent the confrontation from escalating.

Mikael Silvestre lifted the lid on the bust-up between David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson

Ferguson was left incensed by the manner of United's exit from the competition and kicked a stray boot in frustration.