Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was rushed to the hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford prior to the Manchester United vs Liverpool match on Sunday. The 84-year-old, a frequent attendee at both home and away games, had been present at the stadium to watch the highly anticipated Premier League clash.
Ferguson, who spent 26 years at the helm of Manchester United from 1986 until his retirement in 2013, led the team to 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League victories. After retiring, he served as a club ambassador until 2025. Throughout his illustrious career, Ferguson secured 38 trophies with Manchester United, in addition to three Scottish league titles and four Scottish Cups with Aberdeen. He also managed St Mirren and the Scottish national team, including during the 1986 World Cup, following a playing career where he was the top scorer in the Scottish Division One in 1965/66.
Following Manchester United's 3-2 win over Liverpool, head coach Michael Carrick expressed his concern for his former boss, stating, 'I wish him the best. I'm very affected by the news, and I just hope he's alright.' Carrick added that he hoped the win would give Ferguson a boost when he heard about it. As of Monday, there were no further updates on Ferguson's condition.