Scholes and Butt Escalate Feud with Martinez

The war of words between Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt and the club's defender Lisandro Martinez has intensified. Following Martinez's challenge to Scholes to discuss his criticism in person, Butt has hit back, telling the Argentine to 'grow up' and not be so sensitive to criticism. The dispute began when Scholes and Butt mocked Martinez's ability to handle Erling Haaland, suggesting the Norwegian striker would overpower him. Scholes claimed he had previously reached out to Martinez on social media but received no response. Butt defended their comments as 'tongue-in-cheek' and expressed surprise at Martinez's strong reaction. He warned that if Martinez cannot handle criticism, he will struggle to cope with the pressures of playing for a top club like Manchester United. Despite praising Martinez's recent performance, Scholes remains unconvinced about the defender's long-term potential, citing the need for consistency over time. The feud has raised questions about Martinez's mentality and ability to handle criticism, with Butt drawing on his own experiences as a young player to emphasize the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.