FILE- In this file photo dated Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson waits for the start of the Europa League group A soccer match against Zorya Luhansk at Old Trafford, Manchester, England. Manchester United said Saturday May 5, 2018, that former manager Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage. (Dave Thompson, FILE/Associated Press)MANCHESTER, England — Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in intensive care after emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage on Saturday amid an outpouring of affection and get-well messages from across football. “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain hemorrhage,” United said in a statement. “Hang in there Sir Alex,” said City captain Vincent Kompany, who has won the Premier League three times since 2012.

Source: Washington Post May 05, 2018 19:12 UTC