Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes surgery for brain haemorrhage
The procedure went “very well”, according to a statement from Manchester United, but he will remain in intensive care. The 76-year-old retired as United manager in 2013.
Ferguson’s son Darren, manager of Doncaster, had earlier missed his side’s final match of the League One season due to a “severe family issue”.
A 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.”
Ferguson led United to 38 trophies during an unrivalled 26-year spell in charge, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.
He was at Old Trafford last Sunday to see his former side’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, where he presented outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with a commemorative silver vase.
