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Sir Alex Ferguson out of intensive care after brain haemorrhage

Sir Alex Ferguson has been released from intensive care and is in recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery, Manchester United have confirmed.

The 76-year-old drew tributes from across the world of football when his former club revealed he had been admitted to hospital on Saturday.

Ferguson underwent an emergency procedure to treat a brain haemorrhage , and spent several days in critical condition.

On Wednesday, however, the Red Devils released a statement with a positive update on the Scot's health.

"Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient," United wrote on Twitter.