David Beckham's mentor praised Warren Buffett's leadership style - and urged soccer-club owners to act the same way

• David Beckham's mentor, Sir Alex Ferguson, praised Warren Buffett in his book about leadership.
• The former Manchester United Manager hailed Buffett's long-term view and hands-off management style.
• Like Buffett, soccer-club owners should be a source of funding and advice when needed, he said.

Soccer-team owners should lead like Warren Buffett, according to the legendary manager who mentored David Beckham.