Sir Alex Ferguson (Getty Images)
Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, was admitted to hospital on Sunday after feeling unwell before the team’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford. The 84-year-old football legend, who still regularly attends Manchester United’s home and away matches, arrived at the stadium to watch one of the fiercest rivalries in English football when the health crisis struck.According to Sky Sports News, Ferguson was conscious and underwent precautionary medical examinations. While the exact nature of the illness was not revealed, initial reports indicated that the situation was not considered serious. News of his hospitalization quickly caused concern among football fans around the world, given Ferguson’s legendary status in the sport and his long association with Manchester United.
Ferguson’s legacy at Manchester United
Ferguson remains one of the most successful football managers in history. He took charge of Manchester United in 1986 and completely transformed the club over the next 27 years. Under his leadership, United became the dominant team in English football and one of the most feared clubs in Europe.During his tenure, Ferguson led the club to 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles. One of his greatest achievements came in 1999 when Manchester United won a historic treble – the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season.
Even after his retirement from management in 2013, Ferguson remained closely associated with the club and continued to serve as a club ambassador until 2025.
Success beyond Old Trafford
Aside from his achievements at Manchester United, Ferguson also enjoyed success in Scotland with Aberdeen, where he won three league titles and four Scottish Cups. He also managed the Scotland national football team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup and had spells with St Mirren earlier in his managerial career.Before becoming a world-famous coach, Ferguson played as a striker and was the top scorer in the Scottish Premiership during the 1965-66 season.