Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital as a precaution after falling ill before Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Liverpool. The 84-year-old was at Old Trafford for the match on Sunday afternoon when the incident occurred, according to Sky Sports. Emergency medical staff attended to the former manager at the stadium before he was transported to a local facility for further assessment.
Manchester United staff members supported Ferguson before his departure. He has been a regular fixture at the club since retiring in 2013 after 26 years in charge. The club has not released a formal medical update, but the admission is described as a precautionary measure, per The Guardian.
Liverpool and Manchester United both expressed their well wishes following the news. The game at Old Trafford proceeded as scheduled. Ferguson famously led United to 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies during his tenure. No further details regarding his condition have been confirmed by medical officials.
