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Former Man United manager Ferguson taken to hospital after health scare at Old Trafford

(Reuters)
3 May 2026 19:31

MANCHESTER (REUTERS) 

Former Manchester United manager Alex ​Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead ⁠of Sunday's Premier League match between ​United and Liverpool, ​media ‌reported.

The 84-year-old had ⁠been ​at Old Trafford for the match between the two rivals.

Sky Sports reported ‌that Ferguson was conscious and ‌had precautionary checks before being whisked away.

Ferguson, who managed ​United from 1986 until his retirement in 2013, won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions ‌League trophies during ​a glittering 26-year spell at the club.

He hoisted a total of 38 ​trophies ‌with ⁠United.

A ‌United spokesperson said ‌the club was unable to comment ⁠on Ferguson's status.

Ferguson is a ​regular at United's home games and has a row of seats in the Old Trafford directors' box. 

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