{
  "id": 14626765,
  "title": "Man Utd: How Alex Ferguson would’ve reacted to Lisandro Martinez’s outburst – Rio Ferdinand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/man-utd-how-alex-ferguson-wouldve-reacted-to-lisandro-martinezs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:15:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/man-utd-how-alex-ferguson-wouldve-reacted-to-lisandro-martinezs-outburst-rio-ferdinand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rio Ferdinand, a Manchester United legend, has shared his thoughts on how the club's former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, would have reacted to defender Lisandro Martinez's recent outburst. Martinez had criticized the Red Devils' board for not investing in players during the summer transfer window following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. In response, Ferdinand posted a video on his YouTube channel, stating that Ferguson would have likely penalized Martinez with a fine. He recalled a previous incident when Ferguson reprimanded him for a substitution he deemed incorrect during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Ferdinand noted that while Ferguson's disciplinary approach was firm, it was ultimately aimed at ensuring players understood their roles and responsibilities within the team.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has revealed how the club’s former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, would have reacted to defender Lisandro Martinez’s explosive comments about the Red Devils’ hierarchy. Martinez had criticised Man United’s board for failing to invest in signing players who could help the team during the summer transfer window. The Argentina international made […] Man Utd: How…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Anger, frustration behind Man United outburst – Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/anger-frustration-behind-man-united-outburst-martinez",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:40:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Outburst came out of ‘anger and frustration’ – Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/outburst-came-out-of-anger-and-frustration-martinez",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:53:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}