Manchester, May 3: Manchester United great Alex Ferguson was taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday.
The iconic former United manager was at Old Trafford for the match, but left before kickoff.
A person with knowledge of the situation said the 84-year-old Ferguson was taken to the hospital as a precaution and was “okay.” The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
In 2018 Ferguson suffered a brain hemorrhage and underwent emergency surgery, before making a recovery.
Ferguson frequently attends home matches and was pictured on social media at the stadium earlier in the day.The Associated Press has contacted United for comment. Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with United and two Champions Leagues during a trophy-laden 26-and-a-half years at the club. In total he won 28 major titles with United.
He retired in 2013 having won the last of his 13 league titles. For now, the mood around Old Trafford is one of cautious calm rather than concern. Those close to Alex Ferguson continue to underline that the situation was precautionary, even as supporters wait for clearer updates. In a stadium that has witnessed so many of his triumphs, the focus briefly shifted from the pitch to the man who helped define an era for Manchester United F.C. — a reminder that beyond the trophies and memories, his wellbeing remains the priority above all else. (AP)
