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SIR ALEX FERGUSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO BILLY MCNEILL

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he is “deeply saddened” following the death of former Celtic captain Billy McNeill on Monday at the age of 79.

The former Scotland international made over 800 appearances for the Celts from 1957 to 1975 with him wearing the captain's armband as the Hoops became the first British club to win the European Cup in 1967, under the stewardship of Sir Alex's managerial mentor, Jock Stein.

McNeill moved into management following his retirement from playing, preceding our former manager at Aberdeen where he took charge at Pittodrie from 1977 to 1983.

He managed clubs north and south of the border, with two stints at Celtic Park alongside spells at Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Both men faced each other during their playing days, with McNeill captaining Celtic and Sir Alex playing as a forward for Rangers.

Sir Alex paid tribute to someone he's described as a “giant of Scottish football” and “a truly good man”.

“I, like everyone in Scotland today, is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Billy McNeill,” the former United boss said. “He was a giant in Scottish Football, a man with an incredible presence and I'll always cherish the fact that we entered professional football at the same time.

”We played against each other on many occasions and, as anyone who played against him will testify, he was the fairest of players. He was also a truly good man and will be a loss to everyone who knew him.

“Farewell Cesar.”

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Sir Alex Ferguson Diklaim Terlibat Pengaturan Skor Laga MU Vs Juventus
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London - Sir Alex Ferguson diklaim pernah terlibat kasus pengaturan skor saat melatih Manchester United. Pengaturan skor diklaim terjadi saat melawan Juventus.

Adalah Giuseppe "Pino" Pagliara yang mengatakannya. Pagliara sendiri kini sedang diadili karena kasus suap bersama agen sepakbola Dax Price dan mantan asisten Barnsley Tommy Wright, yang diungkap lewat laporan investigasi Telegraph 2016.

Di pengadilan Southwark, London, Kamis (17/10) waktu setempat, Pagliara mengatakan Ferguson pernah terlibat pengaturan skor. Manajer yang mempersembahkan 13 trofi Premier League dan dua Liga Champions itu disebut 'bermain' di Liga Champions.

Dilansir Sportbible, Ferguson terlibat match fixing di pertandingan MU vs Juventus, namun tidak dirinci kapan laga tersebut digelar. Sebagai imbalannya, pelatih yang menemukan bakat Cristiano Ronaldo itu dibayar dengan jam rolex emas seharga 30 ribu paun.

Tak cuma match fixing, Ferguson juga disebut menerima uang dari agen dari transfer pemain. Namun, tidak ada bukti atas tuduhan itu sejauh ini.

Klaim-klaim itu berasal dari percakapan yang direkam secara diam-diam yang dilakukan Pagliara dengan jurnalis yang menyamar, Claire Newell, di Manchester pada Juni 2016. Newell menggunakan nama palsu Claire Taylor dan meyakinkan Pagliara bahwa ia bekerja untuk Meirana, sebuah firma olahraga palsu.
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'He's at peace now': Terminally ill Manchester United fan overjoyed by surprise visit from 'hero' Sir Alex Ferguson in hospital

* A terminally ill Manchester United fan had a chance encounter with his hero
* Legendary boss Alex Ferguson was visiting the hospital where the fan is
* 32-year-old Damien Nixon has been diagnosed with terminal cancer


A terminally ill Manchester United is 'at peace now' after his 'hero' Sir Alex Ferguson paid him a visit in hospital.

Damien Nixon, 32, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer that has spread to his bones, liver and lymph-nodes.

But his spirits were lifted by a chance meeting with the club's legendary former manager.


A terminally ill Man United is 'at peace now' after a visit from his 'hero' Sir Alex Ferguson

The Glaswegian happened to be visiting the hospital on February 11 when the chance encounter took place

His wife, Samantha, told the Manchester Evening News: 'They just waited outside his room, for about an hour and a half. When he came out, they just told him the situation.

'Fergie said, "where is he?" and he came straight away to Damien's room.'


Legendary boss Ferguson was paying a visit to the hospital where Damien Nixon is

'Damien's reaction was just unbelievable. His brother had brought him a United top from 1999, the year they won the Treble, that morning.

'It's just such a coincidence that he put it on that morning.'

Damien had a season ticket at Old Trafford for over 10 years, and confided in Ferguson that he was 'gutted' when he retired from management in 2013.

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Saat Sir Alex Terganjal Ayam di Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Jakarta - Sir Alex Ferguson adalah manajer sepakbola jempolan, bahkan legendaris. Tapi bagaimana jika tampil di acara kuis macam Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Ia pernah terganjal soal ayam.

Dilansir manutd.com dalam sebuah artikelnya di bulan April, Sir Alex pertama kali tampil di versi amal acara kuis tersebut pada tahun 2004 bersama jurnalis Irlandia Utara Eamonn Holmes.

Sir Alex dan Eamonn disebutkan sempat tampil mulus dalam menjawab pertanyaan demi pertanyaan. Sampai akhirnya tiba ke soal dengan hadiah 64 ribu paun: tentang nama seekor ayam jago peliharaan di acara komedi situasi terkenal Inggris, The Good Life.

Sama sekali tidak pernah nonton acara itu, Sir Alex pun kelabakan. Mencoba 'asked the audience' juga tidak membantu karena penonton di studio tampak tak yakin.

Ia akhirnya mengambil opsi 'phone a friend' untuk menelepon Brian McClair, mantan strikernya di Manchester United. Apesnya, McClair pun tidak tahu sama sekali soal nama ayam tersebut. Jadilah Sir Alex memakai opsi terakhir, '50-50'. Eh, salah juga!

"Well, aku tampil di acara itu bersama Eamonn Holmes pada 2004 dan kami menelepon Brian McClair, tapi ia tidak berguna!" kata Sir Alex dengan nada kelakar kepada majalah Inside United.

"Kami sedang mengincar £64,000, jadi kami tanya ke audiens dan tak ada jawaban meyakinkan. Lalu aku menelepon Brian tapi dia juga tak punya jawaban. Itu mengejutkanku karena, jujur saja, ia orang yang cerdas. Jadi kami menggunakan 50-50 dan yang tersisa adalah Trotsky atau Lenin," lanjutnya, merujuk pada nama si ayam yang jadi bahan pertanyaan tersebut.

"Kami akhirnya memilih Trotsky dan, ketika kami kunci jawaban, barulah Eamonn bilang kalau keluarga di The Good Life sebenarnya petani sosialis. Coba dia bilang lebih cepat, aku bisa saja menebak Lenin! Keduanya sosialis, tapi Trotsky sedikit pembangkang dan menjadi lebih radikal. Ia akhirnya dihabisi di Meksiko di bawah perintah Stalin."



Setelah bertahun-tahun lewat, Sir Alex pun rupanya masih teringat dengan pertanyaan ayam dan teleponnya, yang tak dapat hasil, ke Brian McClair tersebut.

"Aku takkan bertanya lagi ke Brian. Sebenarnya, mungkin lebih baik tanya istriku. Kamu butuh seseorang yang punya pengetahuan umum bagus di seluruh area, terutama sains, botani, dan biologi. Juga musik klasik dan seni. Pertanyaan-pertanyaan itu selalu muncul," kata Sir Alex mengenang partisipasinya di Who Wants To Be A Millionaire tahun 2004.

Setelah akhirnya harus puas dengan raihan 32.000 paun di tahun 2004 akibat terganjal soal ayam jago, Sir Alex ikutan Who Wants To Be A Millionaire lagi di tahun 2013. Saat itu ia berhasil mengumpulkan 50.000 paun untuk yayasan Manchester United.
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Sir Alex Ferguson Ngapain Aja Selama Lockdown?
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Manchester - Inggris masih menjalani lockdown untuk menekan penyebaran virus Corona. Hal itu bukan berarti Sir Alex Ferguson menganggur selama tinggal di rumah saja.

COVID-19 di Britania Raya sudah menginfeksi lebih dari 160 ribu orang hingga Rabu (29/4/2020). Sebanyak lebih dari 21 ribu jiwa tak tertolong.

Dengan usianya yang sudah 78 tahun, Sir Alex termasuk kalangan yang rentan terkena virus tersebut. Apalagi riwayat sakitnya tergolong serius, salah satunya yakni pernah mengalami pendarahan otak pada 2018 lalu.

Oleh sebab itu, ia pun tak diperbolehkan keluar rumah sama sekali meskipun ingin. Untuk menjaga ketahanan tubuhnya, pria yang mengantar Manchester United 13 kali juara Liga Inggris itu memilih berolahraga.

"Saya hampir setiap hari berbicara dengannya (Sir Alex) dan saat ini ia benar-benar di rumah saja menjalani lockdown," ujar mantan kitman MU, Albert Morgan, dikutip Metro.

"Dia belum keluar rumah. Saya pikir istrinya memaku kakinya (agar tidak ke mana-mana)!"

"Dia saat ini baik-baik saja. Berolahraga setiap pagi. Dia menggunakan dumbbell-nya, mesin dayung, lalu mesin berjalannya, ya kondisinya sehat, kok," jelas Morgan.

Pada awal April, Sir Alex sempat memuji kinerja Badan Kesehatan Inggris (NHS) yang terus berjuang memerangi virus Corona. Ia sudah merasakan bagaimana NHS berhasil menolong hidupnya.

"Saya senang kami semua sekarang menyadari pentingnya NHS, seperti yang saya alami dua tahun lalu setelah mereka menyelamatkan nyawa saya," ujar pria asal Skotlandia itu.
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Cerita Pemain MU Dimaki-maki Sir Alex karena Abaikan Fans
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Paris - Patrice Evra mengenang bagaimana Sir Alex Ferguson marah-marah ke pemain Manchester United karena mengabaikan fans. Begini ceritanya.

Evra, yang membela MU pada musim 2006-2014, menyebut Sir Alex selalu mengajarkan sikap bertanggung jawab di MU. Sang manajer selalu menekankan bahwa klub lebih besar dari seorang pemain.

"Ketika Anda bermain untuk Manchester United, itu bukan untuk Anda pribadi. Anda tidak menggunakan Manchester United untuk terkenal, dan tenar di media sosial. Anda bermain untuk United karena Anda harus memberi sesuatu kepada banyak orang," kata Evra, seperti dilansir ESPN.

"Ketika bermain untuk klub ini, mereka perlu mengenal semua yang bekerja di sini, itu sangat penting. Anda tidak punya alasan tidak melakukannya. Hanya perlu menonton beberapa DVD seperti yang saya lakukan, itu sangat penting," ungkapnya.

Evra juga menilai, Sir Alex juga meminta para pemain selalu menghormati fans, semisal memberi tanda tangan atau berfoto. Pernah suatu momen, manajer yang mempersembahkan 13 trofi Premier League dan 2 Liga Champions itu marah-marah pemainnya mengacuhkan penggemar.

"Saya memberi contoh, suatu ketika kami berada di laga pramusim, dan sebelum kami naik bus, kami benar-benar lelah. Saya akan jujur kepada Anda, ketika itu ada antrian penggemar," kata Evra, yang kemudian pindah ke Juventus, Marseille, dan West Ham itu.

"Dan para pemain kompak seperti 'ketika tidak ada yang memberi tanda tangan, tidak ada yang harus menandatanganinya'. Kami langsung ke bus, kemudian saya melihat ke luar jendela dan saya melihat Sir Alex Ferguson memberi semuanya tanda tangan."

"Saya bersumpah, dia baru masuk sekitar 45 menit kemudian. Dia menandatangani semuanya. Saya berkata, 'Guys, ketika bos datang naik bus, habislah kita.'"

"Dan dia datang ke bus, dia langsung menasihati kami sambil marah-marah. 'Kamu pikir kamu ini apa?! Orang-orang itu membayar gaji kalian. Orang-orang itu datang untuk menonton. Sekarang cepat turun dan beri tanda tangan!' Kami harus menandatangani setiap permintaan fans, tapi itulah mentalitasnya," kenangnya.
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Dulu memang sempat ada rumor Sir Alex ingin menduetkan CR7 dengan RvP, jika seandainya benar bisa terwujud sulit dibayangkan betapa mautnya lini depan United saat itu..

Ketika Ronaldo Batal Pulang ke MU Akibat Sir Alex Pensiun
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Paris - Cristiano Ronaldo pernah punya kans untuk kembali memperkuat Manchester United. Namun, kesempatan itu sirna akibat Sir Alex Ferguson memutuskan pensiun.

Ronaldo meninggalkan MU ada 2009, setelah membelanya selama enam musim sejak 2003. Bersama-sama, keduanya meraih tiga titel Liga Inggris dan sekali Liga Champions.

Ronaldo lantas pindah ke Real Madrid. Tiga musim bermain di Spanyol, CR7 rupanya sempat menyatakan ketertarikannya kembali ke Old Trafford.

Hal itu diungkap Patrice Evra, eks bek MU pada musim 2006-2014. Eks pemain asal Prancis itu mengatakan, Sir Alex sempat menginginkannya agar bisa memenangkan Liga Champions sekali lagi.

"Anda tahu, Anda berbicara tentang saat-saat tersulit (dalam karier saya di United), dan saya akan mengatakan mungkin ini salah satunya (pensiun Fergie)," kata Evra kepada podcast MU.

"Dua minggu sebelumnya, saya ingat ada banyak media yang mengatakan Ferguson mungkin akan pensiun tahun depan. Dia sempat berkata, 'Patrice, saya tidak akan pernah pensiun. Saya akan berada di sini 10 tahun lagi."

"Dia kemudian berkata, 'target saya adalah 99% yakin akan memiliki Cristiano Ronaldo dan Gareth Bale. Saya hanya perlu dua pemain ini untuk memenangkan Liga Champions lagi. 99%," kata Evra, menirukan ucapan mantan manajernya.

Evra menjelaskan, Ronaldo juga tertarik kala itu. Pemain Portugal itu setuju kembali ke Manchester, namun akhirnya batal karena Ferguson memutuskan pensiun.

"Ketika saya berbicara dengan Cristiano, saya bertanya kepadanya dan dia berkata 'ya' kepada bos, dan akan datang untuk bergabung dengan United. Dia memberi tahu saya ini," ungkap Evra.

Ferguson memutuskan pensiun di akhir musim 2012/2013. Rencananya mendatangkan Ronaldo dan Bale pun sirna.

"Dia datang dan dia berkata, 'Saya benar-benar minta maaf. Beberapa orang mengatakan saya akan pensiun, bahkan sebelum saya mengatakannya sendiri. Itu sebabnya Anda melihat semua kamera. Tetapi, saya akan pensiun karena istri saya membutuhkan saya," ungkap Evra, mengenang kata-kata Ferguson.
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Usir Bosan, Sir Alex Susun Lego Model Old Trafford
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Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson punya cara unik untuk menghabiskan waktu selama masa karantina. Mantan manajer Manchester United itu bermain Lego model Stadion Old Trafford.

Sir Alex tidak meninggalkan kediamannya di wilayah Wilmslow, Cheshire, Inggris sejak aturan lockdown diterapkan pada Maret lalu. Pria 78 tahun itu mengisolasi diri sembari beraktivitas di dalam rumahnya.

Melansir The Sun, salah satu kegiatan Sir Alex demi bisa mengusir bosan selama mengisolasi diri adalah bermain Lego. Tidak tanggung-tanggung, dia bahkan menyusun Lego yang berbentuk markas Man United, Old Trafford.

Sir Alex kabarnya meminta langsung pihak Man United mengirim Lego Stadion Old Trafford setelah dirinya melihat mainan itu secara daring. Salah seorang pejabat klub langsung mengirimkannya kepada mantan manajer Setan Merah tersebut.

Model Stadion Old Trafford terdiri dari 3.898 potongan balok Lego dan membutuhkan waktu sekitar 7,5 jam untuk menyusunnya. Harga mainan tersebut sebesar 250 paun (Rp 4,5 juta), plus replika patung diri Sir Alex beserta tribun dengan nama dirinya.

Lego diketahui merilis model replika Old Trafford untuk para pecinta klub asal Manchester tersebut. Tidak hanya itu, mainan ini juga menjadi bagian dari peringatan 110 tahun dibangunnya stadion berjuluk Theatre of Dreams itu.

"Memanggil seluruh penggemar @ManUtd - kalian harus melihat yang satu ini!," begitu isi pernyataan Lego kala mempromosikan video model replika Old Trafford di Twitter, Minggu (24/5/2020).

Penggemar Man United lainnya tertarik juga gak, nih, buat menyusun Lego Stadion Old Trafford kayak Sir Alex?
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SIR ALEX'S BRILLIANT GESTURE FOR DARREN FLETCHER

Darren Fletcher has described former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as being like a ‘father figure’ to him.

Speaking on MUTV Group Chat, the 36-year-old recalled being mentioned in Sir Alex’s Old Trafford farewell speech in 2013, when he was sat at home awaiting an operation.

And being name-checked in front of 76,000 adoring Reds – as well as millions watching around the globe – wasn't the only kind gesture offered by the Scot to his fellow countryman that day, after United’s era-closing 2-1 win over Swansea City.

“That was at the stage where I was literally getting ready to go for my last surgery, my life-saving surgery, and the boss had been in constant contact. I couldn’t go [to Old Trafford] that day,” remembers Fletcher.

“The boss invited my kids to go along and collect my medal. It was an unbelievable gesture, my boys were only small and he brought them to collect my medal and to be around and get pictures with the trophy, the dressing room and that.

“I was blown away. I was sat on the couch with my dad and I couldn’t believe it. That moment, that he took the time to mention me…”

According to Fletcher, the sensitive and thoughtful way Sir Alex handled his illness simply served to enhance the legendary credentials of one of the greatest managers of all time.

“People want to talk about the greatness of Sir Alex Ferguson, but it’s the small things like that people need to understand,” added Darren.

“He’s more than just a football manager. He’s a father figure and an inspiration to everybody. It’s these small little things that go so far that people will never understand.

“It’s not all about tactics on the pitch, although that’s a big part of it. These small details are just as important and Sir Alex Ferguson epitomises that.”

Fletcher, who left Stoke City last summer after two seasons with the Championship club, is now thinking of his next steps in football.

The 2008 Champions League winner is studying for his coaching badges, although he admits that, for a combination of reasons, he’s not quite ready to transition into the dugout just yet.

“[COVID-19] has obviously slowed things down a bit but [coaching] is the path I want to go down. I’m quite calm about it though, I don’t want to rush into it.

“I want to prepare myself for that busy life and that intensity of coaching and management and the impact it’ll have on my family life.

“I’m happy to take my time in doing it. If I still think I can play, I might end up joining in training or doing something silly I regret.

“I need to get my mind complete away from football before I can really progress on that next stage.”

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Kenapa Pakai Maskernya Begitu, Sir Alex Ferguson?
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Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson menyaksikan langsung duel Manchester United vs Southampton di tribun. Namun, cara eks manajer MU itu memakai masker dipertanyakan.

Man United menjamu Southampton di Old Trafford pada pekan ke-35 Liga Inggris, Selasa (14/7/2020) dini hari WIB. Melansir The Sun, laga ini menjadi spesial buat Setan Merah lantaran kehadiran Ferguson di tribun penonton untuk pertama kalinya sejak masa pandemi COVID-19.

Ferguson terlihat berada di tribun mengenakan jas berwarna abu-abu dan memakai masker wajah. Dia tampak duduk berjauhan dengan beberapa orang lainnya yang menyaksikan langsung pertandingan, sebagaimana aturan jaga jarak demi mencegah penularan virus Corona.

Meski begitu, ada yang aneh dalam penampilan Ferguson. Rupanya, pria asal Skotlandia itu tidak memakai masker sebagaimana mestinya.

Ferguson memakai masker di bawah hidung yang hanya menutupi mulutnya. Hal tersebut jelas bertentangan dengan anjuran pemerintah Inggris yang meminta masyarakat menggunakan masker sampai menutupi mulut dan hidung.

Sontak saja, foto Ferguson yang tidak memakai masker dengan benar menjadi pembicaraan para penggemar di media sosial. Tidak sedikit yang heran mengapa pria 78 tahun itu tak menggunakan masker sesuai anjuran pemerintah

"13x gelar Premier League, 5x Piala FA, 2x juara Liga Champions. Sir Alex Ferguson bahkan tak memakai masker dengan benar," cuit akun @SquawkaNews.

"Seseorang tolong beritahukan Sir Alex kalau dia harus menutupi hidungnya dengan masker," satu penggemar lainnya menambahkan.

"Bisakah seseorang menunjukkan kepada Sir Alex bagaimana cara memakai masker yang benar?," ujar salah seorang fans MU dengan akun @RiojaP****.

Pertandingan Man United vs Southampton berakhir sama kuat 2-2. Gol Setan Merah dicetak Marcus Rashford dan Anthony Martial, sedangkan The Saints mencetak angka melalui Stuart Armstrong dan Michael Obafemi.
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