The simmering feud between Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez and the club’s legendary "Class of '92" has boiled over into open hostility. In a blistering rebuke, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have told the Argentine World Cup winner to "f***ing grow up" after he challenged them to a face-to-face confrontation.

The spat originated from comments made by the duo regarding Martinez’s height and his ability to handle Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. After United’s impressive 2-0 victory over City—where Martinez was immense—the defender hit back, inviting the critics to "come to my house" and say it to his face. That invitation has been firmly, and brutally, declined.

"It Was a Figure of Speech"

Speaking on their podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Football, Nicky Butt did not mince his words. "It’s tongue-in-cheek. It’s obvious Haaland isn’t actually going to pick him up and run with him," Butt said. "If you’re going to get so emotional about someone saying something about you... you shouldn’t be at a big football club. Knock on my house? I’m 50 years of age. I’m not knocking on someone’s house for a chat. Grow up."

• The Scholes Verdict: Paul Scholes, while acknowledging Martinez’s "brilliant" performance in the derby, doubled down on his skepticism. "I haven't changed my opinion yet. I'm still not sure you can win a league with him," the midfield maestro insisted.
• Mentality Monster or Snowflake? The clash highlights a cultural divide. Martinez views the criticism as a personal slight to be fought; the United legends view it as standard punditry that a Red Devil must endure.

The Old Guard vs. The New Blood

This public row serves as a distraction Erik ten Hag does not need. While Martinez has endeared himself to the Old Trafford faithful with his warrior spirit, picking fights with the club’s most decorated alumni is a dangerous game. As Scholes ominously warned, "This game has a habit of coming and biting you back."