Sir Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital after getting medical attention at Liverpool game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesSir Alex FergusonSir Alex Ferguson reportedly required urgent medical attention after leaving the Manchester United vs Liverpool game in an ambulance, sparking major concern at Old TraffordAlex Ferguson was rushed to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford(Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Sir Alex Ferguson has been rushed to the hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford just before Manchester United vs. Ferguson was taken to the hospital around an hour before kick-off at Old Trafford.The 13-time Premier League winner was initially assessed by medics in the Stretford End tunnel after reporting feeling unwell, before further medical attention was provided.READ MORE: Man Utd vs Liverpool LIVE: Goal updates from Old Trafford as Reds make horror startREAD MORE: Liverpool news as Harvey Elliott gets chance and Mohamed Salah send-off requestFerguson, who retired in 2013, has faced a series of significant health challenges in recent years.
In May 2018, he underwent life-saving surgery after a sudden brain hemorrhage, with doctors at the time reportedly giving him a 20 percent chance of survival.Ferguson made his return to Old Trafford in September of that year, attending the 1-1 draw with Wolves after his recovery.Ferguson ultimately defied the odds, making a full recovery through what was widely described as remarkable resilience."There were five brain hemorrhages that day," Ferguson, who was 79 at the time, said in his 2021 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' film. Ferguson also endured personal tragedy in 2023 with the passing of his wife, Cathy, aged 84.
The pair were married for 57 years.His brother Martin also suffers from dementia.Reflecting on Lady Cathy’s passing, Sir Alex added: “After my wife passed, I was stuck in the house a lot. It’s something that I enjoy."Despite stepping away from his official ambassadorial duties, United have remained a constant presence in Ferguson’s life.In 2024, minority owner Jim Ratcliffe ended Ferguson’s paid ambassadorial role as part of widespread cost-cutting measures that saw hundreds of staff positions removed.However, the decision has not kept Ferguson away from the club, with the former manager still regularly seen in the directors’ box at Old Trafford.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Manchester United FCLiverpool FCPremier LeagueSir Alex Ferguson