At a time when there are reactions all around the world to thank Sir Alex Ferguson for what he has given to football, here’s one that will surely go down in history. That of his former protected among the Reds, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Three words and a photo was enough to understand the relationship between the two men. “Thank you for everything Boss”. And the picture posted by the Real Madrid star is that of the day of his arrival at Old Trafford for his presentation to the media. It was from Sporting Lisbon.