The world of football has been reacting to news of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson undergoing emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage.
Manchester United in a statement said the surgery went “very well” and noted that the former coach “needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery”.
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
Ferguson who is 76, retired as United manager in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 years in charge and was last seen at Old Trafford last Sunday where he presented Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy.
There have been reactions to the news of his health on social media.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss! pic.twitter.com/kmih28Xpsq
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #MOTD sends our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson pic.twitter.com/irottt8vFA
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 5, 2018
Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson. Hope he makes a full recovery ??
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) May 5, 2018
Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. #AlexFerguson
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
Stay Strong Alex Ferguson!!!
— Massimiliano Allegri (@OfficialAllegri) May 5, 2018
The #WhiteSox stand with the @ManUtd community in sending our positive thoughts to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Having been recently impacted by a brain hemorrhage in our own family, we know the dramatic impact it causes, and the strength that can be drawn from those who care. pic.twitter.com/Th8HMOgvXz
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 5, 2018
Everyone at FC Internazionale Milano has Sir Alex Ferguson in their thoughts and we offer our best wishes that he makes a quick and full recovery.
Forza Fergie! pic.twitter.com/4hcy0VmZE0
— Inter (@Inter_en) May 6, 2018
Everyone at AC Milan wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery.
Facciamo il tifo per te, Sir Alex. Rimettiti presto.— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 6, 2018
Our thoughts and best wishes are with former @ManUtd manager Sir Alex Ferguson. We wish him a full recovery very soon. Get well soon #Fergie. pic.twitter.com/tKLbC5uL1h
— Fenerbahce_EN (@Fenerbahce_EN) May 6, 2018
Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson my support are with family and friends..!! #legend #SirAlex
— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) May 5, 2018
Source: Africafeeds.com
