Former Bayern Munich skipper Mark van Bommel has revealed he was in tears after the bust-up with Louis van Gaal that eventually saw him leave the Allianz Arena.
Van Bommel developed into a key figure at Bayern after joining the club from Barcelona in 2006, but left the Bavarians for AC Milan somewhat surprisingly in January 2011.
"I was Bayern captain, I was Van Gaal's captain - as he puts it - but I also protected the dressing room," Van Bommel told Fox Sports.
"So if he attacked someone who did not deserve that during a team talk, I would open my mouth and protect that player.