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England and Scotland remain anxious about the health of legendary Sir Alex Ferguson (76 years old), who remains in intensive care after emergency surgery last Saturday following a brain hemorrhage.
The media took care this Monday to remember Ferguson's impressive legacy with United, which he managed for 26 years - between 1986 and 2013: 38 titles, including 13 English championships and two Champions Leagues.
'Ferguson fights for his life,' summed up the situation sensationalist tabloid The Sun, along with other newspapers like Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph.
There have been no updates on his health since Manchester United's statement that "everything has gone well" in the operation and that the Scottish needs "to spend some time in intensive care to aid his recovery."
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A brain hemorrhage is a sudden bleeding in the brain due to the rupture of a blood vessel, which can occur as a result of a stroke or traumatic impact.
In the absence of news about his recovery, television networks connect live to the Salford Royal Hospital where he is admitted, but as Sky Sports News reported, based on a neurosurgeon expert, only time will tell.
The news has shocked a country that had the image of Ferguson as "a man who seemed indestructible, unbeatable, a perennial element of our football landscape," wrote the Telegraph.
Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, FIFA, Unai Emery, the mayor of Manchester, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Forlán, Bryan Robson, Michael Carrick and most of the current Red Devils, the Chicago White Sox baseball team, or Massimiliano Allegri, coach of Juventus, are among the hundreds who sent messages of support.
Meeting with Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager who was honored by Ferguson last week during his last visit to Old Trafford - he is leaving the London club after 22 years in charge - had words of affection.
"First of all, at Arsenal, we are worried. I wish him a good recovery," Wenger said on Sunday after the 5-0 victory against Burnley, as a prelude to his farewell ceremony at the Emirates Stadium.
"I was on the field with him, I went to see him after the match and he told me that he was in good shape, that he did a lot of sports, he seemed very happy," Wenger revealed about his encounter with Ferguson a week ago.
"You won't find anyone among the Manchester City fans who doesn't wish the best for this incredible person," said Pep Guardiola, who sent a "big hug" to Sir Alex. "When I heard the news, I couldn't believe it. He is the absolute boss. He will come back in top form," said German coach Jürgen Klopp from Liverpool. (D)