Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United between 1986 and 2013
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage.
A United statement said the procedure "had gone very well" but Ferguson "needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery".
The Scot, 76, retired as United manager in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 years in charge.
He was at Old Trafford last Sunday when he presented Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy.
Ferguson's family have requested privacy as he recovers in Salford Royal Hospital.
"We will keep Sir Alex and his loved ones in our thoughts during this time, and we are united in our wish to see him make a comfortable, speedy recovery," United later said in a tweet.
The most successful manager in the history of the British game, Ferguson's trophy haul at Old Trafford included 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League crowns, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
Ferguson famously won the Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 1999, the year in which he was knighted.
United's club captain Michael Carrick said he was "devastated" to learn his former manager had needed emergency surgery.
"All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Be strong boss," he wrote on Twitter.
Ferguson has been married to wife Cathy since 1966. His son Darren manages Doncaster Rovers but did not not take charge of their League One match against Wigan on Saturday.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger pictured at Old Trafford last Sunday
Ferguson began his playing career with Scottish club Queen's Park as a 16-year-old striker whilst working as an apprentice tool-worker at Clyde Shipyards.
His most notable spell as a player came in a two-year stint at Rangers from 1967. He retired as a player in 1974 when he was on Ayr United's books.
He began his managerial career as a 32-year-old at East Stirlingshire before going to St Mirren, where he won his first trophy by taking the Scottish first division title in 1977.
Ferguson moved on to Aberdeen and turned them into a major force in a Scottish top division in which Rangers and Celtic had dominated.
He led them to three Scottish titles, four Scottish FA Cups, one League Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983 by beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the final.
Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd trophies Premier League: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 FA Cup: 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 Uefa Super Cup: 1992 League Cup: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010 Inter-Continental Cup: 1999 Champions League: 1999, 2008 Fifa Club World Cup: 2008 Cup Winners Cup: 1991
Ferguson managed Scotland in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico following the death of Jock Stein, although he was unable to take his country past the group stage.
He became Manchester United manager later that year.
United celebrated their first Premier League triumph under Ferguson in 1993, the club's first league title for 26 years.
Willie Miller, who served as Aberdeen captain under Ferguson, said he was "staggered" to hear the news.
"My thoughts are with the boss, Cathy and the boys. Hoping the great man does what he does best and wins this challenge," he added.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce said: "I hope he's in good hands and I hope the operation is a major success. As a personal friend, I hope he has a full recovery."
David Beckham posted this picture of himself as a youth player alongside Sir Alex Ferguson
'Keep fighting boss' - reaction from the football world
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham: Keep fighting boss. Sending prayers and love to Cathy and the whole family.
Mike Phelan, who was Ferguson's assistant for five years: You've won more than most and if anyone can, you can boss.
United defender Ashley Young: Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don't really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, boss.
Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar: Devastated about the news about Sir Alex and knowing all too well about the situation ourselves. Stay strong and hope together with everyone you recover.
United defender Chris Smalling: Gutted to hear the news about Sir Alex. Stay strong boss. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker: Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.
Aberdeen FC: The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight's news.
Liverpool FC: A great rival but also a great friend who supported this club during its most difficult time, it is hoped that Sir Alex will make a full recovery.
Manchester City: Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery.
Fifa: We join many across the world of football in sending our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester - Mantan manajer Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson dikabarkan berada dalam kondisi serius dan kini berada di rumah sakit untuk segera menjalani operasi. Sky Sports melaporkan bahwa Sir Alex berada di rumah sakit Manchester dan perlu menjalani operasi. Belum jelas apa yang membuat pria 76 tahun itu harus dilarikan ke rumah sakit, namun dikabarkan kondisinya serius. Fergusen baru pekan lalu terlihat di Old Trafford, saat menyaksikan MU menghadapi Arsenal. Di laga tersebut, dia memberikan penghormatan untuk manajer Arsenal Arsene Wenger, yang pernah jadi rivalnya selama bertahun-tahun. Sir Alex memenangi 13 titel liga dan dua trofi Liga Champions dalam 26 tahun kiprahnya sebagai manajer MU. Sejak kepergiannya, 'Setan Merah' kehilangan dominasi di Premier League hingga saat ini. Terkait kondisinya, media-media Inggris sudah merasakan sesuatu ketika putra Sir Alex yakni Darren Ferguson absen dari laga terakhir tim yang ditanganinya, Doncaster Rovers, Sabtu (5/5/2018) sore waktu Inggris. Darren disebutkan mengajukan izin kepada klub karena urusan keluarga. Dalam pernyataannya, Doncaster menyatakan "Darren meminta privasi dan akan memberikan pembaruan kabar lewat klub dalam sepekan."
Sir Alex Ferguson was rushed to hospital on Saturday to undergo emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Manchester United said in a statement: "Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter."
The Scot was last seen presenting outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with a commemorative silver vase prior to United's 2-1 Premier League win over the Gunners last Sunday at Old Trafford.
United's breakthrough title in 1993 sparked a run of 13 championships in 20 years, a period of hegemony. The 76-year-old also won two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups, four League Cups, the Intercontinental Cup and a Club World Cup.
Ferguson assembled three great sides, the 1993-94 double winners, the 1998-99 treble team and the league and Champions League victors of 2007-08.
Ahmad Bachrain , CNN Indonesia | Minggu, 06/05/2018 02:32 WIB
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia -- Mantan manajer klub elite Liga Primer Inggris Manchester United , Sir Alex Ferguson , dilaporkan segera dilarikan ke rumah sakit, Sabtu (5/5), setelah mengalami penyakit serius. Dilansir dari Reuters , Ferguson sudah menjalani operasi di bagian otak setelah dibawa ke Rumah Sakit Salford Royal dari Rumah Sakit Macclesfield. "Prosedur operasi berjalan baik tapi ia butuh waktu untuk perawatan intensif demi mengoptimalkan kesembuhannya. Pihak keluarganya meminta privasi atas persoalan ini," demikian pernyataan klub Man United dikutip dari Reuters . Pelatih yang sukses meraih 49 trofi bersama Man United itu sebelumnya mengeluhkan merasakan sakit sejak Kamis (3/5). Ia pun akhirnya dijemput ambulans ke rumah sakit daerah Macclesfield dari kediamannya di Cheshire.
Setelah itu, Ferguson segera dipindahkan ke rumah sakit Salford Royal karena penyakit serius yang dideritanya. Namun, hingga kini belum diketahui pasti penyakit yang dialami pria asal Skotlandia tersebut. Putra Ferguson yang kini menangani klub Divisi Ketika Inggris Doncaster, Darren Ferguson, juga terpaksa izin mendampingi timnya saat menghadapi Wigan Athletic, Sabtu (5/5), karena alasan darurat.
Sir Alex Ferguson (kanan) sempat mengeluhkan sakit sejak Kamis (3/5). (AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES)
Berdasarkan pengumuman dari klub Doncaster, Darren Ferguson izin karena urusan keluarga. Meski demikian, klub enggan menyebutkan lebih rinci alasan tersebut.
"Darren meminta privasi dan akan memberikan perkembangan lebih lanjut kepada klub dalam pekan ini," demikian pernyataan resmi dari Doncaster, seperti dikutip dari The Sun .
Ferguson sendiri sempat dirawat di rumah sakit pada 2003 karena mengalami gangguan pada jantungnya. Ia pun sempat menjalani terapi kejutan listrik di Rumah Sakit Alexandra di Cheadel, dekat Kota Manchester. Pihak klub Man United saat itu juga memberikan keterangan terkait perawatan yang dijalani Ferguson.
"[Ferguson] menjalani perawatan di rumah sakit diikuti dengan pemeriksaan rutin selama beberapa bulan lalu karena gangguan detak jantung yang tak beraturan," demikian keterangan pihak klub kala itu. (bac)
