Heinze hits out at Ferguson

Real defender unimpressed with former boss

By Lucas Brown   Last updated: 3rd November 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Heinze hits out at Ferguson

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Gabriel Heinze has hit out at Sir Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United boss stated that Real Madrid had only signed him to help their move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real denied previous comments attributed to Heinze over Ferguson's claims, but the Argentina international has now made his feelings known to Radio Marca.

Ferguson has stirred up feelings in Spain in recent days by goading Real Madrid, president Ramon Calderon and Heinze, and los Merengues' player was still mystified by his inclusion in the saga.

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He told Radio Marca: "It made me sad to hear him say those things. I do not know if it is true or not, but it is certainly a shame that some with the experience of Ferguson is capable of saying such stupid things.

"If it was a fan or another player then maybe I could understand it, but someone with his experience doing that is not normal."

Heinze is more surprised by the comments given the standing that Ferguson has in the game, but insists it was not his decision to leave Old Trafford.

He added: "Ferguson is someone that has earned respect both on and off the pitch and for him to say such daft things really is disappointing.

"But the facts speak for themselves. He wanted me to go and now says that he wanted me to stay? I was there for three years and gave everything.

"Besides, I really could not care less what other people say. I value what my team-mates say here far more."