Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery on a brain haemorrhage today. The procedure on the former Manchester United manager has gone very well – according to the club. However, they say he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. See tributes from famous footballers below
United added that the 76-year-old’s family have requested privacy in the matter. A Manchester United statement read:
“Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage.
The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.”