Sir Alex Ferguson Safe After Being Hospitalized Before Manchester Derby
Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, became unwell at Old Trafford during Manchester United's 3-2 win over Liverpool and was hospitalized, but sources confirm he returned home safely after medical checks.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager, is safe after falling ill before the Manchester derby and being taken to the hospital. The 84-year-old football icon had traveled to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United's 3-2 home victory over Liverpool when he became unwell and was rushed to hospital, causing alarm among Red Devils fans and the football world. The Athletic confirmed that although the club has not issued an official statement, the illness was not a medical emergency. Sources close to Sir Alex, who requested anonymity, confirmed after the match that he had returned home safely following a medical examination. When asked about his former manager following United's 3-2 victory over Liverpool, manager Michael Carrick said: "I don't have any updates on information, so I don't know the current situation at the moment. I heard about it before the match, so I was aware of it before kick-off. All I can say is I wish him well. I was very concerned about the news, and I hope he's safe. I don't know the current situation, but we hope he's in good condition and we wish him luck. We think the result when he heard about it will give him some encouragement."
