Soccer player Phil Jones was threatened by a Manchester United teammate to physically harm him.

In a recent interview, former Manchester United player Phil Jones opened up about a heated incident that occurred between him and teammate Nani. Jones recalls the moment when Nani, frustrated with his team's performance in a match against Wigan, threatened to "break his face" in the changing room afterwards.

It was April 2012 and United had just suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Wigan, a loss that contributed to their failure to win the league that season. Jones, who started the match, remembers feeling frustrated with Nani's flashy style of play instead of passing the ball to him. In the 90th minute, Jones yelled at Nani to "just pass me the f*****g ball!" However, this did not sit well with Nani and he confronted Jones in the changing room after the match.

Jones, who left United last summer after a long and frustrating career, admits that he was scared when Nani threatened him and was relieved when manager Sir Alex Ferguson stepped in to calm the situation. He shared this story with United legend Rio Ferdinand on his YouTube channel, reminiscing about the good old days when they were both at the club.

But this wasn't the first time Nani's temper got the best of him. Ferdinand also revealed that Nani once broke a reserve player's ribs in a training-ground bust-up. Despite his aggressive behavior, Nani was a key player for United, helping them win four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Jones was part of the last Manchester United team to win the Premier League in Ferguson's final season at the club. After announcing his retirement in August, the 32-year-old is now focused on a career in management and has already started coaching youth teams at his former club. He completed his A license and is determined to take charge of a team in the future.

Reflecting on his career, Jones remains positive and is grateful for the opportunities he had at Manchester United. He made 229 appearances for the club and earned 27 caps for England. He may have retired earlier than expected, but he is excited for the next chapter in his life.

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