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Sir Alex Ferguson Taken to Hospital as Precaution
3 May
Summary
- Sir Alex Ferguson was hospitalized ahead of Manchester United vs. Liverpool match.
- The club stated it was not a medical emergency, but a precaution.
- Ferguson, 84, was seen with a cardiologist prior to the game.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's most successful manager, was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure shortly before the team's match against Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford. The club confirmed that the incident was not a medical emergency.
Ferguson, 84, was seen interacting with cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra in the tunnel area prior to the game. A photo shared on social media by Dr. Malhotra captured the moment.
Despite a reduction in his ambassadorial role in 2024, Ferguson remains a visible figure at United. He previously underwent life-saving surgery for a brain hemorrhage in May 2018 and spent time in intensive care. There is currently no indication that Sunday's events are connected to his prior health issues.
