(CNN) Former Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson, one of the greatest managers in football history, had surgery Saturday for a brain hemorrhage, according to a tweet from the team's verified Twitter account. "Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage," the English soccer team said. Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes." Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018United captain Michael Carrick tweeted that he was devastated to hear his former coach was in the hospital.

Source: CNN May 05, 2018 19:42 UTC