Soccer: Ferguson explains why he sold striker

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Ruud van Nistelrooy's reaction to losing his first-team place was the main factor behind his decision to sell the striker to Real Madrid. Van Nistelrooy, 30, ended his five-year stint at Old Trafford by sealing a £10.2 million ($31.6 million) transfer to Spain last week, a move which led to rare criticism of Ferguson from United supporters.