News of Sir Alex Ferguson’s emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage was met with sadness and support throughout the footballing community on Saturday as Ferguson’s former club, Manchester United, announced that the legendary manager had undergone a successful procedure and now required a period of recovery in intensive care.
Having spent nearly 27 years in charge of United, the breadth of Ferguson’s impact in football was evident yesterday as messages of support came rolling in from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and rival clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss! pic.twitter.com/kmih28Xpsq
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 5, 2018
Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. #AlexFerguson
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
We’re all thinking of you, Sir Alex. pic.twitter.com/2K14ZPKFMk
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 5, 2018
We wish you a quick recovery!
https://t.co/No1UmXpgXT— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 5, 2018
Everyone at FC Internazionale Milano has Sir Alex Ferguson in their thoughts and we offer our best wishes that he makes a quick and full recovery.
Forza Fergie! pic.twitter.com/4hcy0VmZE0— Inter (@Inter_en) May 6, 2018
Stay Strong Alex Ferguson!!!
— Massimiliano Allegri (@OfficialAllegri) May 5, 2018
Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson. Hope he makes a full recovery
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) May 5, 2018
The 76-year-old retired in May of 2013 after leading the Red Devils to 38 pieces of silverware, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League victories (1998-99 and 2007-08).
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