MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United great alex ferguson He reportedly fell ill ahead of his former team’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday and was taken to hospital.
The iconic former United manager was at Old Trafford for the match, but left before kick-off.
Host broadcaster Sky Sports said the 84-year-old was “conscious” and undergoing “precautionary tests”.
The BBC said it was not an emergency.
2018 ferguson caused a cerebral hemorrhage He underwent emergency surgery before recovering.
Ferguson frequently attends home games, and a photo of him at the stadium was posted on social media earlier in the day.
The Associated Press has contacted United and Ferguson’s representatives for comment.
Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United during his trophy-filled 26-and-a-half years at the club. He won a total of 28 major titles with United.
He retired in 2013 after winning the last of 13 league titles.
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