Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life

BBC Sport Friday 02 October 2026, 05:25 UTC 1 min read

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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.

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