Football clubs across the world have been sending messages of support to Sir Alex Ferguson following a brain haemorrhage.
Manchester United, the club the Scot led to 38 trophies during his 26 years as boss, said the legendary manager underwent emergency surgery on Saturday.
The operation on the 76-year-old is said to have gone well, and he will now enter a period of intensive care.
Man United tweeted: “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage.
“The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.
“Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes.”
Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.
Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018
Aberdeen FC – the side Sir Alex managed from 1978 to 1986, famously leading them to a European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1983 – also sent their support.
The Dons tweeted: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight’s news.”
Sir Alex’s playing career included spells at both St Johnstone and Dunfermline Athletic.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight’s news. pic.twitter.com/Y20wWRzDy0
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 5, 2018
The Saints said: “Best wishes to former Saint Sir Alex Ferguson from everyone at St Johnstone Football Club. We are all hopeful of a full and speedy recovery for you.”
Best wishes to former Saint Sir Alex Ferguson from everyone at St Johnstone Football Club. We are all hopeful of a full and speedy recovery for you.
— St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #DAFC is thinking of Sir Alex Ferguson at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/tFBc74whmI
— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Sevilla FC wants to send their best wishes and strength to those close to Sir Alex Ferguson at such a difficult time. If there's anyone out there with the spirit to pull through it's Sir Alex. Fuerza!
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #RangersFC sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery this evening. pic.twitter.com/oWJJzDZqzV
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 5, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2018
Rarely have I ever known the football world to react in such unison. Everybody but everybody is fighting with Sir Alex Ferguson.
— Kris Voakes (@krisvoakes) May 5, 2018
