Former
Manchester United coach
Alex Ferguson had surgery Saturday for a brain hemorrhage, according to a tweet from the team's verified Twitter account.
"Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage," the English soccer team said. "The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery.
"His family request privacy in this matter. Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes."
Ferguson, 76, was the most successful manager in the history of English Premier League, winning 13 championships.
During his 26 years in charge, Ferguson's teams won more than 30 trophies.
Ferguson, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, began his career on the soccer pitch, playing for Scottish clubs Queen's Park, St. Johnstone, Dunfermline Athletic, Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United.
But it was when he returned to the game as a manager, working at East Stirlingshire, St. Mirren and then Aberdeen, that people really began to take notice.
He led Aberdeen to three Scottish titles, four Scottish cups, one League Cup and one European Cup Winners' Cup before moving to Manchester United in November 1986 following the dismissal of former manager Ron Atkinson.
He was selected manager of the season 11 times as his Manchester United teams won 528 times in 810 matches.
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