Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson sparked huge concern among football fans across the world after he was rushed to hospital from Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, moments before Manchester United’s massive showdown against Liverpool.
The 84-year-old former manager had reportedly arrived at the stadium as usual to support his beloved club and was even seen greeting guests and smiling with fans before suddenly beginning to feel unwell.
According to reports, Sir Alex was initially assessed inside the tunnel area at Old Trafford before medical staff decided to transport him to hospital by ambulance around an hour before kick-off.
Sources later told the Press Association that the legendary Scotsman was “OK”, while Sky Sports News reported that he remained conscious and was undergoing precautionary checks. There is growing optimism that he could soon continue recovering at home.
The shocking news quickly spread around the stadium, prompting emotional scenes inside Old Trafford as supporters in the Stretford End began singing Ferguson’s name during the first half against Liverpool.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick later admitted the news had deeply affected him before the match.
“I did hear about it before the game,” Carrick said. “All I can say is I was very affected by it and we just hope he’s alright.”
He continued: “We wish him all the best and we’re certainly thinking of him. Hopefully the result, when he hears about it, gives him a good boost.”
Despite the frightening scare, United went on to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool — a result many fans hoped would lift Ferguson’s spirits as he recovered in hospital.
The incident also brought back painful memories of Ferguson’s terrifying brain haemorrhage in 2018, when the football icon underwent emergency surgery and spent time recovering in intensive care.
Reflecting on that ordeal in his documentary Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, he emotionally admitted: “There were five brain haemorrhages that day. Three died. Two survived. You know you are lucky.”
Ferguson remains the most successful manager in Manchester United history after transforming the club during his legendary reign from 1986 to 2013, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues and countless domestic trophies.
Even after retirement, he has remained a constant presence at Old Trafford, continuing to support the club home and away — making Sunday’s health scare even more emotional for supporters.
