Sir Alex Ferguson Recalls Brain Haemorrhage And Defining Career Matches
· Sports · BBC Sport, BBC News
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in May 2018 and the matches that shaped his career. The 84-year-old Scot recalled the terrifying moment he lost his voice following emergency surgery and his initial anxiety about returning to Old Trafford. Ferguson enjoyed a trophy-laden 26-year reign at United, winning 38 titles including 13 Premier League trophies before retiring in 2013. He is set to release a new book titled 'Games of My Life', which details 21 defining matches from his playing and managerial days. The exact reception from supporters upon his return proved emotional, with Ferguson receiving a standing ovation alongside his wife Cathy.
Why it matters
The memoir offers football fans and aspiring managers rare personal insights into the career of one of the sport's most decorated figures.
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