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Legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hospitalised after health scare at Old Trafford

Alex Ferguson, who had led Manchester United to 13 Premier League and two Champions League titles, was at the Old Trafford for his former team's home game against Liverpool but had to be taken to a hospital before kickoff.

Legendary manager Alex Ferguson was in attendance at the Old Trafford for Manchester United's home game against Liverpool but had to be rushed to a hospital before kickoff. Reuters

|May 03, 2026, 22:56:12 IST

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 authorised 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.

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