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Revealed: When Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to TEARS after Sir Alex Ferguson 'ripped into him' for showboating during Manchester United clash

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to tears following a game.

Ferguson was livid at Ronaldo for showboating and made sure that the Portugal international was fully aware of his feelings.

Ronaldo has enjoyed an illustrious career and is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time.

However, Rio Ferdinand disclosed that Ferguson wasn't afraid to put a young Ronaldo in his place.

Ronaldo, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, often liked to express himself with tricks.

On one occasion, though, Ferguson didn't take too kindly to Ronaldo's actions.