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Sir Alex Ferguson Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Brain Haemorrhage

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery on a brain haemorrhage after being taken into hospital on Saturday.

Simon Stone of BBC Sport relayed a statement from United confirming a haemorrhage was the cause:

Simon Stone

From Man Utd: “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter. Ends

Ferguson's son Darren, manager of Doncaster Rovers, missed his side's last game of the season against Wigan Athletic to be with his father.