<h3 style="text-align: justify"><!-- Article Start --> <strong>Sir Alex Ferguson, through his recently published book a Leadinga , has claimed that he managed only four truly a world classa players during his time as manager at Manchester United. The four players in question are Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona and the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Ferguson, though, was quite critical of the media in his book and said the media were quick to use the term 'world class'. a If you read the papers or listen to the television commentators, we seem to be awash with 'world-class' footballers", he said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Ferguson voiced his opinion that currently only the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are truly 'world class' players.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Ferguson was lyrical in his praise of Cristiano Ronaldo and said about his position in the team, a Cristiano was like an ornament on the top of a Christmas tree.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">Fergusona s claim entails that a lot of superstars who played for Manchester United during his time at the helm have been snubbed and may feel aggrieved but the former England captain isna t one of them.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">United legend and fan favourite David Beckham, when enquired by <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34353974">BBC Sport</a>, insisted that he wasna t offended, and went on to hail his luck to have received the chance to play for a the club he loved and still loves.a </p> . <p style="text-align: justify">He also agreed with Sir Alex Ferguson, whom he regarded as a the greatest manager of all timea , that there are certain players that one can call world class and he was thankful to have played and won trophies alongside them.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">When pressed further by BBC, Beckham chipped in with the name of Brazilian Ronaldo, who was also world class according to him, during his four year stint at Real Madrid. <!-- Article End --></p>