On the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as Manchester United manager, the club released an official video featuring many well-known figures from football, including Mourinho, Ronaldo, Sir David Beckham, Rooney and Arsène Wenger. Together they reflected on Ferguson's contributions to the club and the legacy he left behind. In the video, Mourinho said Ferguson is the embodiment of Manchester United and will always be the boss to every coach.
Reporter: What do you think was his biggest contribution to Manchester United?
Mourinho: I think he is Manchester United.
Bryan Robson: Sir Alex wanted to rebuild the "Busby Babes." Those were his exact words when he first took charge.
Gary Neville: He respected the club's history. He wasn't intimidated by Sir Matt Busby's stature. Instead, he drew inspiration from his predecessor's achievements.
Solskjaer: Without Sir Alex, Manchester United would not be the club it is today.
Ronaldo: You know, in my opinion, Sir Alex is an expert at helping young players grow into real men. That's exactly what he did for me.
Rio Ferdinand: His teams fought for him. They were a reflection of him: passionate, tough and extremely resilient.
Sir David Beckham: The boss would win the league or the Champions League, and that very night he would already be planning for the next season. That relentless drive is the legacy he left behind.
Carrick: The standards he set, what he achieved here over such a long period, and the way he achieved it all.
David Gill: When people talk about Manchester United, they talk about Sir Alex Ferguson. When people talk about Sir Alex Ferguson, they talk about Manchester United. For me, that says it all.
Rooney: He built a team that every other club envied.
Arsène Wenger: We were a bit like two boxers, going at each other fiercely and passionately on the pitch, but the mutual respect was always there, because it was always a fair fight.
Mourinho: For me, he will always be our boss. He is the boss of every coach.