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Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is a Scottish former football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time and has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time with Manchester United, where he won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues and five FA Cups.
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'The virus spreads through the team, you can't escape it': As Arsenal wobble, those who've bottled title races relive the horror of the wheels coming off - and reveal what you should and definitely SHOULDN'T do to get over the line

17/04/26 01:00
Kevin Keegan described it as a virus sweeping through his Newcastle dressing room. At Manchester City, Roberto Mancini likened it to a snowball gathering pace down a mountain side....read

Inside Carlos Tevez's crazy mansion with huge resort-style swimming pool and his own tunnel of fame
06/04/26 08:01The star played for the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League, famously swapping the red half of Manchester for blue in 2009 before going on to mock Sir Alex Ferguson.
MIKE STONE was Man United's doctor in the glory years - this is the truth about Wayne Rooney's metatarsal, the boot that hit David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand's failed drugs test... and why Sir Alex Ferguson sacked him
02/04/26 23:41Here, in his own words, DR MIKE STONE reveals what really happened in his time as Manchester United's club doctor - and the truth about why Sir Alex Ferguson sacked him.
Michael Owen warns Man United they'll be 'lynched' if Michael Carrick decision backfires - and insists one of the Red Devils' summer signings is 'not the long-term answer'
23/03/26 15:50CHRIS WHEELER: Michael Owen has warned that the Manchester United hierarchy would be 'lynched' if they got rid of Michael Carrick at the end of the season and his replacement flopped.
Man United Confidential: REVEALED - The plan to keep Bruno Fernandes, a new goalkeeper on club's radar and boost for travelling fans going to Bournemouth
17/03/26 17:15Manchester United have told Bruno Fernandes that they will do everything to keep him at Old Trafford this summer. But the club only have so much control over their captain's future.
Earl of Devon announces engagement to 'wonderful' estate agent girlfriend three years after separating from his Baywatch actress wife
17/03/26 16:56The Earl of Devon, Charles Courtenay, 50, has found love with the ex-wife of one of Britain's top racehorse trainers.
Geri Halliwell and husband Christian Horner swap the F1 paddock for Cheltenham Festival as they rub shoulders with Sir Alex Ferguson
13/03/26 19:23As the F1 season got underway last week in Australia, ex Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and wife Geri Halliwell swapped the paddock for Cheltenham Festival.
Man United's top 25 players of the Premier League era: Who comes out on top? Where does Bruno Fernandes rank after joining exclusive club? And which star names miss out?
02/03/26 17:53Bruno Fernandes' starring role in United's comeback win over Crystal Palace on Sunday put him alongside Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney in an elite club of Old Trafford stars. But is he one of their 25 best?
Glorious Hearts hitting all the right notes as Tynecastle tunes up for a shot at redemption
01/03/26 15:35Forget Sir Alex Ferguson. It's snakehips Colin Chisholm that Hearts need to be recruiting as their secret weapon, their talisman, from now until the end of the season.
Wayne Rooney reveals the bizarre gift he received from Diego Maradona after a surprise run-in at Premier League footballers' hot-spot in Manchester
27/02/26 10:43Wayne Rooney has revealed that he was once given a gift in a Manchester restaurant by Argentine football legend Diego Maradona - after arriving at the hot-spot 'fuming'.
This Scottish Premiership title race is too close to call but one thing is certain ... whoever loses out will blame the referees
23/02/26 18:16Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean they are out to get you.
How Michael Carrick rebuilt Man United in six weeks: What he told liberated players on day one, how he stripped away Ruben Amorim's ideas, surprising ways new coaches have taken charge, how he fixed the attack and revitalised academy
22/02/26 02:00How did Michael Carrick change so much in so little time at Manchester United? Daily Mail Sport has spoken to insiders behind the scenes to find out the real story of the club's revitalisation.
Why Darren Fletcher was right to snub Michael Carrick over Man United role
20/02/26 16:06Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher go way back to playing together in midfield under Sir Alex Ferguson.
'Long-ball reputation I had was a load of b******s - opposition managers only moaned because they lost': SAM ALLARDYCE on the unseen revolution at Bolton, the time his team made him eat sheep testicles and why he's not done yet at 71
19/02/26 02:00'The Invincibles at Arsenal, they went the whole season without losing,' he says. 'They were as hard and dirty as you wanted to be. I got the stick and they didn't because they were top of the league.'
Revealed: Man United chiefs 'mortified' by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments amid fears for players - and now they could scupper new £2BILLION 100,000-seat stadium plans as key Labour leaders turn on co-owner
12/02/26 13:08EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Senior Manchester United officials are 'mortified' by Ratcliffe's comments on immigration, amid fears over the impact on players and plans for a new £2billion stadium.
Man United Confidential: Harry Maguire new contract shock - full details revealed, fury over away fans in home end, the two teen stars on summer transfer radar and what's next for Jesse Lingard
10/02/26 17:00AC Milan made contact with Maguire's camp in January and there has also been interest from Saudi side Al Qadsiah, where his old Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is now in charge.
Man United legend makes stance clear on future of interim manager Michael Carrick and highlights the key tactical tweak they have made since Ruben Amorim
10/02/26 11:40CHRIS WHEELER: Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam believes the club will have to consider putting Michael Carrick in charge on a permanent basis if his flying start continues.
Why Manchester United letting Bruno Fernandes walk would be the worst mistake Ineos have made at Old Trafford: It's not just his chart-topping stats, here are all the unseen reasons he is so crucial - from on-field coaching to training up academy kids
09/02/26 17:00NATHAN SALT: Selling Fernandes would not just be professional malpractice, it would be the worst decision Ineos have made since walking through the doors at United.
OLIVER HOLT: I've seen enough. It's time for Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job NOW after his quiet revolution - and here's why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's failures in that role are irrelevant
09/02/26 12:31OLIVER HOLT: The United hierarchy got something right for once when they turned to Carrick for help. Don't ruin it now just when a sliver of light is appearing at the end of the tunnel.
Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant reveals bizarre promise legendary Man United boss made to star ahead of 1999 Champions League final
28/01/26 21:18Man United had headed into the Champions League final against Bayern Munichwith major selection issues, with Paul Scholes and Roy Keane forced to miss the match through suspension.
Chelsea close to winning battle with Liverpool and Man United for highly-rated Sheffield Wednesday left back, 17
22/01/26 15:18As Daily Mail Sport reported, the left-back had interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, who both made offers to Wednesday for the teen who has yet to sign a professional contract.
Rio Ferdinand names the two 'LUNATIC' managers Man United should target after sacking Ruben Amorim
16/01/26 22:35The Red Devils have now sacked six managers since the great Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and will probably be on the hunt for another in the summer.
Michael Carrick's chequered history with Man City: Playing the peacemaker with x-rated blast in 30-man brawl, THAT title heartbreak, a crucial goal in cup thriller - and the one moment he lost his temper with Sir Alex Ferguson
15/01/26 19:05CHRIS WHEELER: When these two old rivals clash again at Old Trafford in the 198th Manchester derby on Saturday, United will be relying on Carrick's composure and presence of mind once again.
How Michael Carrick beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be Man United manager: Rival's move that concerned club's hierarchy, Fergie's endorsement - and why Ruud van Nistelrooy didn't even get an in-person meeting
14/01/26 07:12CHRIS WHEELER: When Man United sacked Ruben Amorim and began the search for a short-term replacement, the hierarchy agreed that person needed to know the club.
Golden chance for Harry Cobden as he follows in footsteps of AP McCoy and signs for racing's most powerful owner
12/01/26 19:10Harry Cobden has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity after being chosen by JP McManus to become his retained rider.
The real Michael Carrick: Don't be fooled by shy exterior, Man United's new interim boss has ruthless side Sir Alex Ferguson spotted immediately and rooted out the flaws that did for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
12/01/26 13:15When Michael Carrick got up on stage at Manchester nightspot Victoria Warehouse after his testimonial in 2017 and sang Wonderwall with Robbie Keane, those who know him well weren't one bit surprised.
Gory gory Man United: Darren Fletcher's flops make unwanted history in dismal FA Cup exit - and disgusted-looking Sir Alex Ferguson can't hide his disappointment
11/01/26 20:28Fletcher's side were knocked out of England's top cup competition at the first time of asking on Sunday night, with former Red Devil Danny Welbeck scoring one and setting up another.
Man United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt cosy up to Sir Alex Ferguson in Old Trafford Directors' Box for Brighton FA Cup clash amid claims club threatened to REVOKE their season tickets
11/01/26 17:10In November, the former midfielders opened up on their struggles to get tickets for matches at Old Trafford. The pair were part of United's iconic Class of 92 and enjoyed huge success.
Football's ultimate nepo-managers as Darren Fletcher mulls over playing his own SONS at Man United: Fergie's treatment of 'lucky' Darren enraged Roy Keane, while Brian Clough put Nigel up front
11/01/26 12:14Darren Fletcher has the chance to make his sons' dreams come true. The Manchester United caretaker manager is in the unique position of being able to field both of his sons, Jack and Tyler.
Man United legend claims Ruben Amorim paid price for being 'stubborn' and questions need for sporting director after spat with Jason Wilcox
09/01/26 16:28CHRIS WHEELER: A Man United legend believes Ruben Amorim paid the price for being too 'stubborn' and has questioned the wisdom of having a sporting director at Old Trafford.
Roy Keane blames Sir Alex Ferguson 'hanging on like a bad smell' for Man United's decline and bad decisions - after stand-in manager Darren Fletcher called him for advice... and Daniel Sturridge's reaction says it all!
09/01/26 08:10Roy Keane has blamed Manchester United's decay on Sir Alex Ferguson 'hanging on like a bad smell'. The Old Trafford legend famously fell out with Sir Alex in 2005.
Darren Fletcher names first Man United line-up after replacing sacked Ruben Amorim - as Red Devils travel to Burnley
07/01/26 19:01Man United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher has selected his first Manchester United line-up for their game at Burnley on Wednesday evening.
Javier Zanetti interview: Why I told Sir Alex Ferguson I could never join him at Man United, how Jose Mourinho built my Inter Milan team into Treble winners, beating England at France '98 and who's going to win this year's World Cup
07/01/26 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Zanetti is one of football's gentlemen. He was loyal to Inter for 19 years and 858 senior appearances, politely declining the chance to join United.
James Nesbitt confirms he's been asked to appear on the second series of Celebrity Traitors - and reveals the unexpected reason why he turned it down
06/01/26 14:56The actor, 60, confirmed he'd been approached while appearing on Tuesday morning's instalment of The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, after Evans revealed he too had been asked.
Why Manchester United chose Darren Fletcher to lift the Ruben Amorim gloom, the key to his relationship with Jason Wilcox, how Kobbie Mainoo will benefit and the 'devastating' style he demands from his players
05/01/26 17:00NATHAN SALT: For years Fletcher chipped away at coaching badges in the background, keeping his options open. Eventually the management itch just became something he had to scratch.
Ruben Amorim was a deluded snake oil salesman and his self-serving outbursts proved that the Manchester United job was too big for a manager who never looked like winning anything, writes OLIVER HOLT
05/01/26 11:37OLIVER HOLT: Ruben Amorim was a snake oil salesman. He was an evangelist for a remedy that simply did not work.
Paul Scholes names Man United's worst EVER signing - saying he was 'unprofessional' and couldn't even kick a ball
27/12/25 13:52Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has named the club's worst ever signing as he criticised a former team-mate's professionalism.
Sport's biggest bullies exposed by JONATHAN McEVOY: The football legend who made this gay bar slur. The supremo who tried to get me fired three times. And the nasty icon who is money mad. I've had enough and I'm naming ALL the names
25/12/25 17:00DAILYMAIL+ BEST OF 2025: Sport is a selfish business and winning is everything to many of them, or that is how it seems.
Four-time Premier League winner at Man United takes swipe at lack of discipline in Ruben Amorim's regime after Kobbie Mainoo incident and insubordination from youngsters
24/12/25 20:02Amorim took aim at young players over entitlement after pictures on social media of Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames, Chido Obi and Harry Amass having a dig at him.
I looked after Man United's best young stars for years - these astonishing tales prove Ruben Amorim is spot on about their 'entitlement'
24/12/25 02:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS WHEELER: This used to be the time of year when Old Trafford was buzzing with title talk. These days it's simply entitlement.
Former Tottenham star names the surprise manager that he thinks should have replaced Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss
22/12/25 16:08United have endured a turbulent time since the legendary boss stepped down in the aftermath of winning the Premier League in 2013.
How to defend the Premier League (and how not to) by those who know best: Frank Lampard, Pep Guardiola, Danny Simpson and Sir Alex Ferguson reveal the traps to avoid, the tricks to successfully go again and explain why Liverpool are finding it so hard
20/12/25 02:00JACK GAUGHAN: There isn't a prescriptive guide for how to defend the Premier League title. How to create a dynasty, how to go again. How to back it up.
Fergie's wrong! Ruben Amorim hits back at Sir Alex's claim that it will take Man United another DECADE to reclaim the Premier League title
19/12/25 14:59CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United will be title contenders sooner than Sir Alex Ferguson thinks after the legendary Old Trafford boss warned it could be '10 or 11 years'.
Sir Alex Ferguson offers warm backing to Ruben Amorim but admits it could take '10 or 11 years' for Manchester United to recapture the glory days
19/12/25 11:42Man United are yet to win either the Premier League or Champions League since Ferguson's retirement in 2013 and he admitted the club's wait to return to the summit of the game could go on further.
UNTOLD UNITED: Volume 4 - How the Glazers, 'tone deaf star f***er' Ed Woodward and a £1.2billion sinkhole dragged Man United down, as rivals reveal what they really think of them
18/12/25 02:00Bryan Glazer, fresh from his family's hostile takeover of Manchester United, is being introduced to a group of writers. 'I will speak to you properly about all of this,' he says. 'Just not today.'
UNTOLD UNITED: THE DOWNFALL OF BRITAIN'S BIGGEST CLUB. Volume 3 - How the new-age 'experts' blew £2billion on a ruinous transfer policy that left United for dead
17/12/25 02:00Two of United's biggest signings of the past decade quickly realised that the empire Sir Alex Ferguson built had fallen into a state of decay since his retirement in 2013. They were right.
Jurgen Klopp reveals his 'Mount Rushmore of football managers' and selects former arch rival - but there is NO space for two Premier League legends
16/12/25 17:21Taking to Instagram, Klopp, 58, opted to tackle the 'really difficult' task of selecting the four most legendary managers of all time.
UNTOLD UNITED: THE DOWNFALL OF BRITAIN'S BIGGEST CLUB. Volume 2 - The farce of the false Messiahs
16/12/25 06:00Farce has not been a stranger to Old Trafford over the past 12 years. In fact, it has been a regular companion.
UNTOLD UNITED: THE DOWNFALL OF BRITAIN'S BIGGEST CLUB. Volume 1 - The Big Beasts who floundered in Fergie's shadow
15/12/25 05:59Everything was in place for Manchester United's dynasty to rule on after Sir Alex Ferguson. This is the untold, bewildering, behind-the-scenes story of how they marched into the wilderness.
MARK BOSNICH: Senne Lammens reminds me of Edwin van der Sar and Peter Schmeichel - he's got it all and can lead Manchester United to a title
14/12/25 17:00On the edge of Darling Harbour, a new waterfront precinct called Barangaroo has sprung up in the last decade, transformed from a disused container terminal into a gleaming hub.
Inside Ryan Giggs' life in the wilderness: A mysterious new falling-out, how he caused female fans 'discomfort' - and the job he missed out on because of his scandals
25/11/25 17:00It was around 8pm last Friday night when a tainted hero took the microphone in the function room of a Manchester hotel and resumed the complicated business of being Ryan Giggs in 2025.
Man United Confidential: United's scramble to keep star trio for extra game before AFCON, the three youngsters set for January moves, the truth about the basketball franchise rumours and Kai Rooney lined up for Old Trafford debut
25/11/25 17:00It is understood that United didn't begin talks until late in the international break last week, but are keen to keep all three players for the home game against Bournemouth on December 15.
Danny Simpson names Manchester United's minimum target this season - and pinpoints the one Sir Alex Ferguson trait that Ruben Amorim has brought back
24/11/25 14:15Ruben Amorim's side can move up to fourth position if they beat Everton at home on Monday night as they return to action after the international break.
Football greats including Sir Alex Ferguson attend memorial service for Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law
21/11/25 19:52Football greats including Sir Alex Ferguson have attended a memorial service for Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law.
Rejecting Sir Alex Ferguson's call to join the Class of 92, scoring in the top 10 tiers of English football and his next big target - Jamie Cureton on his journey through the pyramid
20/11/25 12:07EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - MATT BARLOW: Jamie Cureton still wonders about Sir Alex Ferguson. His big 'what if' in a career stretching across more than a thousand games.
Sir Alex Ferguson lauds 'outstanding' Man United signing as legendary Red Devils boss sends clear message to Ruben Amorim
15/11/25 21:04Ferguson, who led Man United to 38 trophies in his 26-year reign, offered a rare public comment on his former club's fortunes while at horse racing's Bahrain International Trophy.
Son of Man United hero scores two SUBLIME goals on his full debut for Salford City
12/11/25 09:19After making a handful of appearances off the bench, the 18-year-old was trusted from the off against Wolves Under-21s in the Vertu Trophy on a cold evening at the Peninsula Stadium.
Why Florian Wirtz can follow the path of Robert Pires, Dennis Bergkamp and David Silva rather than Juan Sebastian Veron - even though he looks like a gazelle trying to run in the middle of a herd of buffalo
10/11/25 17:00We are not in scapegoat territory yet with Liverpool's Florian Wirtz but the puzzlement over his struggle is turning to impatience.
Pep Guardiola is set to join exclusive club alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp as Man City boss reaches new milestone
06/11/25 12:13Pep Guardiola is set to be inducted into the League Managers' Association 1000 club when he hits a major milestone this weekend.
Wayne Rooney reveals why he was 'BORED' and 'didn't enjoy' his best seasons despite smashing in 68 goals for Man United over two incredible years
31/10/25 09:25The legendary former striker, 40, has now confessed that he wasn't finding football enjoyable despite being at the very top of his game under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Paul Scholes opens up on hidden battle after learning of his son's non-verbal autistic diagnosis - as Man United legend reveals he didn't tell teammates about life-changing news
30/10/25 23:00The former midfielder shared in heartbreaking detail the challenges and rewards of caring for the 20-year-old, whom Scholes describes as being non-verbal and having 'severe autism'.
Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
25/10/25 20:55Ferguson Jnr has been in charge of the Posh on four separate occasions, first arriving in 2007 and leaving on Saturday for the fourth time after a bottom-of-the-table clash against Blackpool.
What really happened in Saipan - the hidden truth of Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy: The open secret that killed their relationship 10 years beforehand, blazing expletive-laden rows... and the final straw that tipped them over the edge
20/10/25 16:00Roy Keane had had enough, and what would follow was a series of events so extraordinary that they divided Ireland down the middle during the unforgettable summer of 2002.
Why I turned down Man United: Jurgen Klopp reveals what he 'didn't like' about his talks to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson - and the two big signings he wouldn't have wanted
20/10/25 09:19Liverpool's legendary former manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed why he once turned down talks to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.
Liverpool 1-2 Man United: Ruben Amorim avoids looming axe with his best performance yet, writes OLIVER HOLT - so, will this be a turning point after a decade of despair?
19/10/25 18:37Sir Alex Ferguson stood in the Main Stand at Anfield at half time, wearing a broad smile. The former United manager has not had much to celebrate at the home of his old enemy for the last 10 years.
My biggest bust-ups with sports stars REVEALED: F1 driver who pinned me against a wall, Man United star who called me a 'fat p****' and X-rated comment Fergie didn't realise was picked up, writes OLIVER HOLT
11/10/25 00:02The sprawling altercation I had with Tyson Fury in 2015 was probably the most high-profile row I have had with a sportsman. But there have been others.
Man United hit by 'departure of key staff member' who helped sign 'the next Neymar' for Ruben Amorim's side
06/10/25 21:09The Red Devils are hoping to have turned a corner on the field after Ruben Amorim found himself under heavy pressure a the start of the season following a string of poor results.
Wayne Rooney names the top five defenders he faced in the Champions League - including a snub to Sergio Ramos - with surprise pick who 'would hurt you' at No 1
04/10/25 08:34Rooney was a key member of the United side that won the tournament in 2008 and made a total of 88 appearances for the Red Devils in the competition.
STEVE EVANS INTERVIEW: How I lost seven stone in six months WITHOUT the jabs, Sir Alex Ferguson's blunt warning, the 'dark place' I ended up in and what I really think of Joey Barton's fat-shaming jibes
02/10/25 15:59For too long, Steve Evans ignored the signs. He ignored the scales as they edged north of 20st. He even ignored Sir Alex Ferguson.
Clive Tyldesley on the one thing he dislikes about modern pundits, why Sir Alex Ferguson made half-time interviews great, and his favourite co-commentators
02/10/25 09:18EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: In his study, home to those framed commentator's notes that are fetching a small fortune, Clive Tyldesley gently raises an eyebrow.
Sir Alex Ferguson's favourite Italian restaurant 'is fined tens of thousands of pounds after illegal foreign workers raid'
28/09/25 01:12The eatery, in the village of Hale, Greater Manchester, is a favourite haunt of the legendary former Manchester United manager (pictured), 83.
Wayne Rooney reveals the unusual reason for Man United's success under Sir Alex Ferguson - even if it 'annoyed' one major star
22/09/25 09:02You might think Manchester United 's success under Sir Alex Ferguson was down to their supreme talent, work ethic, or tactical nous. But Rooney has offered an alternative suggestion.
Spanish giants brutally mock Chelsea over their dreadful record at Old Trafford following latest dismal defeat against Man United
21/09/25 17:32The defeat extended Chelsea's miserable record at Old Trafford, which has come despite Man United's Premier League struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Robert Sanchez's early sending off as he watches Man United's win alongside an ex-Premier League managerial rival
21/09/25 09:09Sir Alex Ferguson was seen enjoying Man United's 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday evening.
Heartwarming moment Sir Alex Ferguson, 83, dances with dementia sufferer after she recognised Man United legend in 'wonderful' scenes
19/09/25 19:06Sir Alex Ferguson beamed as he shared a touching dance with a lifelong Man United fan living with dementia. The 83-year-old was visiting Cheshire in his role as ambassador for Playlist for Life.
Sir Alex Ferguson, 83, opens up on being housebound after death of his wife before selling £3.25m home, how he coped - and his fear of dementia
19/09/25 09:01Lady Cathy passed away on October 5, 2023 at the age of 84, having been married to the former Manchester United boss for almost 58 years. She was described as Ferguson's 'bedrock'.
Wayne Rooney reveals furious Sir Alex Ferguson refused to speak to Man United stars for TWO WEEKS after costly defeat
12/09/25 17:14The former Red Devils boss, who was in charge of the club between 1986 and 2013, was known for setting high standards and his man management skills in a period that brought him vast success.
Inside the battle for Manchester: How City took over, why United took their eye off the ball... and why they're so confident of taking back the noisy neighbours' crown
11/09/25 16:04The first time Manchester United visited the Etihad Stadium after Sergio Aguero had stolen the title from their grasp in 2011-12, the Premier League trophy was nowhere to be seen.
Wayne Rooney SNUBS Sir Alex Ferguson when naming the best tactical manager he worked under at Man United, who was 'streets ahead of anyone', years on from his fall-out with iconic boss
08/09/25 07:56Rooney spent most of his career playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, making over 400 appearances under the legendary manager.
Wayne Rooney reveals how he used to IGNORE Sir Alex Ferguson's golden rule on England duty - even if it risked upsetting Man United boss
06/09/25 13:15Wayne Rooney has revealed how he used to defy the advice of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson while on international duty with England.
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Iconic Olympics venue where Brits won six gold medals is devastated by fire, as shocking images reveal the damage caused
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Named: The mystery blonde who has charmed golf's 'forever-single' star - Viktor Hovland's new girlfriend is unmasked as a Norwegian teacher after they kissed at The Masters
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Who could YOUR club sign this summer? The stars who will be free agents after Bernardo Silva's Man City exit was confirmed - including three Man United players and European icons
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Jeff Stelling, 71, to star in new series of hit reality TV show alongside his son - as popular sports presenter broadens his horizons after 29-year stint fronting Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday
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Ex-Premier League player puts out a FIRE during his match... as defender - who fell out with Graham Potter and Wilfried Zaha - runs on to the pitch with a hose to extinguish it
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'We will make ourselves difficult to ignore': Liverpool fans set to protest over ticket prices and deliver warning to owners
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EFL side become the first to secure promotion to return them to the Championship after 65 years away
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New Yorkers outraged as plans are announced to SHUT biggest train station in the US during World Cup matches
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Inside Carlos Tevez's crazy mansion with huge resort-style swimming pool and his own tunnel of fame
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Man City's Rayan Cherki says sorry after bizarrely wearing Hugo Ekitike's Liverpool shirt after being substituted during hosts' FA Cup thrashing
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Alejandro Garnacho confirms new romance with model girlfriend after Spanish reports claimed Chelsea star 'didn't want to meet her family'
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Revealed: Gary Neville's staggering seven-figure earnings from podcast empire as Sky Sports star looks to rival Gary Lineker's media network
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Andy Murray launches new 'woke' trainers - made from BEANS and seaweed - in bid to rival Roger Federer's £15bn running shoe business
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Women's football hair pulling controversy: Arsenal star drags back rival in astonishing moment at Stamford Bridge
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Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina speaks out on life in the aftermath of her legendary father's accident
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Roy Keane attends his mother's funeral just days after the Man United legend lost 'the only boss I listen to'
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NBA star abruptly cut by team after criticizing the league's support of LGBTQ+ fans and Pride Month
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Italy in 'spy-gate row ahead of Bosnia World Cup play-off - as Bosnian media accuse four-time champions of having a SOLDIER film rivals' training session'
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Why Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is 'concerned' after golf legend's shocking DUI arrest
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'It looks a bit suspicious': Thomas Tuchel addresses mass drop outs of Arsenal stars from national teams - but backs Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka over England withdrawals
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Roy Hodgson, 78, rules out long-term stay at Bristol City after his shock return to management as former England boss insists 'I'm too OLD'
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Meet golf's bad boys: Tiger Woods and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler among stars whose menacing police mugshots have gone viral after arrests
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British Olympics star, 32, retires from athletics to take up surprise new role at Premier League football club
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British driver Ollie Bearman, 20, breaks silence after narrowly escaping serious injury in 191mph crash at Japanese Grand Prix
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Kim Kardashian appears to SKIP Lewis Hamilton's F1 race despite spending week with boyfriend in Japan... as he cosies up to different A-lister instead
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star chugs a beer after completing mammoth cycling event in Mallorca three years after retiring aged 32
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From the Gypsy King to the Lion King! Tyson Fury takes a LION for a stroll as he prepares for comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
