The football world has reacted following news that Sir Alex Ferguson is ill in hospital.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had emergency surgery on Saturday (May 5) for a brain haemorrhage. The 76-year-old Scottish former football manager and player, retired as United manager in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 years in charge.
A statement from United revealed that the surgery “had gone very well” but Ferguson needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.”
Ferguson’s family have requested privacy as he recovers in Salford Royal Hospital.
“We will keep Sir Alex and his loved ones in our thoughts during this time, and we are united in our wish to see him make a comfortable, speedy recovery,” United tweeted.
A host of Manchester United stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Edwin van der Sar, and more have joined the football world to pay tribute. See reactions below.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss! pic.twitter.com/kmih28Xpsq
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) 5 May 2018
Devasted about the news about Sir Alex and knowing all to well about the situation ourselves. Stay strong and hope together with everyone you recover. Edwin & Annemarie pic.twitter.com/aaxqRI9Bg7
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) 5 May 2018
Gutted to hear the news about Sir Alex. Stay strong boss. Thoughts are with you and your family ??
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) 5 May 2018
Very sorry to hear about sir Alex Ferguson being in hospital. Thoughts are with him and his family. Stay strong Boss ? https://t.co/Fbz9I1edsp
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) 5 May 2018
All my thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson. I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Stay strong!
— Unai Emery (@UnaiEmery_) 5 May 2018
Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don’t really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Boss ????
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) 5 May 2018
Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. #AlexFerguson
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) 5 May 2018
Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson. Hope he makes a full recovery ??
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) 5 May 2018
My thoughts and prayers go to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on these tough moments #SirAlexFerguson pic.twitter.com/H4f7LNlV0q
— Diego Forlan (@DiegoForlan7) 6 May 2018
Wishing sir Ferguson a speedy recovery. Be strong Alex!
Auguro a sir Ferguson di rimettersi presto. Tieni duro Alex!
— Roberto Mancini (@robymancio) 5 May 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family! Stay strong ????
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) 5 May 2018
Hoping and praying for a full recovery..
Keep fighting Boss, you’ve always done. ?#SirAlexFerguson @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/aHlbPCMSiM— Ruud van Nistelrooy (@RvN1776) 5 May 2018
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