Tag: Sir Alex Ferguson
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Veteran United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson loses wife
Manchester United legendary coach, Sir Alex Ferguson has lost his wife, Lady Cathy Ferguson to death, Cathy Ferguson was aged 84. Flags at Old Trafford were lowered to half-staff Friday following the announcement. The Ferguson family confirmed the sad news in a statement released to the PA news agency on Friday. “We are deeply saddened…
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ICYMI: Fergusson, Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, and ex-Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, have made it to the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferguson and Wenger are long time magers of Manchester United and Arsenal FC with many titles to show for it. Wenger won three league titles during his 22-year spell in charge of the…
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EPL: Manchester United re-appoints Alex Ferguson
Former Manchester United head coach, Alex Ferguson has been given a new challenge at the club. Ferguson retired from coaching in 2013 but has been working with the team ever since. The Scot alongside four others have been given a free role to have their influence on the team as they prepare for next season’s…
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Carlo Ancelotti emerges surprised next Manchester United manager
Ancelotti left the Premier League last summer
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Why I chose Real Madrid over Sir Alex – Cicinho
Former Real Madrid defender Cicinho has recalled choosing the Spanish giants ahead of Manchester United 16 years ago. Although he was close to moving to United from Sao Paulo, Cicinho ultimately signed with Real Madrid and he has explained why. “Today marks 16 years since my arrival at Real Madrid,” he posted on social media…
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Xavi reveals he rejected Man Utd manager Sir Alex
Barcelona legend Xavi has revealed why he turned down Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Xavi established himself as one of the world’s finest midfielders over the course of a 17-year spell at Camp Nou. Despite overtures from other clubs, including United, the World Cup winner said he could never leave his boyhood club. “Manchester…
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How I picked a player to sign for Man Utd – Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has detailed how he worked the transfer market during his time in charge of Manchester United. Speaking to the United’s official website ahead of the release of his new documentary – Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, the Scot outlined his approach to transfers. “I believe in instinct. I had a good…
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I spoke to Ferguson about Man Utd move – Lewandowski
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski admits moving to England was close previously in his career. Lewandowski was voted last week FIFA’s The Best for this year’s Player of the Season. He recalled to France Football: “After my second year in Dortmund, I had a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson. “He wanted me to come to…
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Ibrahimovic lambasts Ferguson’s Class of 92 for Pogba criticism
Manchester United’s former players from the famous Class of 92 are critical of midfielder Paul Pogba because he was not loyal to former manager Alex Ferguson, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said. Pogba, who came through Manchester United’s academy, left the club for free in 2012 after Ferguson fell out with the Frenchman’s agent Mino Raiola. But…
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Alex Ferguson, Wenger my sweet enemies – Mourinho
Former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has said that legendary Red Devils boss, Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger were his “sweet enemies”. According to Mourinho, it was all about confrontation of forces between himself, Ferguson and Wenger during their time in the Premier League. He stated this ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League…