The football world came together to send messages of support for Sir Alex Ferguson after the legendary Manchester United manager was rushed to hospital to undergo surgery Saturday for a brain hemorrhage.
United released a statement, saying that the procedure went "very well" and that Ferguson will enter a period of "intensive care."
Following confirmation, best wishes throughout the football community began to pour in. From Premier League clubs and players, to teams throughout Europe, including Aberdeen who the Scottish gaffer led to European glory before his move to United, there was no shortage of messages wishing the 76-year-old a speedy recovery:
Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. 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.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ
The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight’s news. pic.twitter.com/Y20wWRzDy0
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 5, 2018
🙏🏼 🙏🏼 Sir Alex
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) May 5, 2018
Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don’t really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Boss 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) May 5, 2018
Thoughts and prayers sir alex 🙌🏾
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 5, 2018
Sending my love and best wishes to sir Alex 🙏🏽🙌🏽
— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) May 5, 2018
Devasted about the news about Sir Alex and knowing all to well about the situation ourselves. Stay strong and hope together with everyone you recover. Edwin & Annemarie pic.twitter.com/aaxqRI9Bg7
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) May 5, 2018
Hang in there Sir Alex. Thoughts are with the family and close ones.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 5, 2018
Get well soon Sir Alex 🙏
— David Silva (@21LVA) May 5, 2018
So sad... All our prayers for you Sir Alex 🙏🏿🙏🏿
— Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) May 5, 2018
Devastated to hear about Sir Alex. Stay strong Boss. Thoughts are with you 🙏🏼
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) May 5, 2018
All my prayers and thoughts as well are with him and his family!! Be strong boss!!!! 🙏🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/Tbvw2fEhEt
— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) May 5, 2018
Hope and wish Sir Alex Ferguson to stay Strong and to have a full recovery!!🙏🏻😔 #PrayforSirAlex
— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) May 5, 2018
The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news that he underwent emergency surgery today pic.twitter.com/rvRWDrUM8h
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2018
We’re all thinking of you, Sir Alex. pic.twitter.com/2K14ZPKFMk
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 5, 2018
Everyone at the club wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/k4pbzbeoG2
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 5, 2018
This evening, everybody at Chelsea FC sends our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2018
#LaLiga's thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson, his family and friends after hearing the news he had emergency surgery today. We wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/xNLqBjrXvE
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) May 5, 2018
Everybody at the Club sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/bCqtsxRvu3
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 5, 2018
All my thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson. I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Stay strong!
— Unai Emery (@UnaiEmery_) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018
Everyone at #RangersFC sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery this evening. pic.twitter.com/oWJJzDZqzV
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 5, 2018
Best wishes to former Saint Sir Alex Ferguson from everyone at St Johnstone Football Club. We are all hopeful of a full and speedy recovery for you.
— St. Johnstone FC (@St_Johnstone_FC) May 5, 2018
Everyone at Sevilla FC wants to send their best wishes and strength to those close to Sir Alex Ferguson at such a difficult time. If there's anyone out there with the spirit to pull through it's Sir Alex. Fuerza!
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 5, 2018
Club president Jim Pallotta and all at #ASRoma are hoping and praying Sir Alex Ferguson makes a full and speedy recovery after his surgery. A true football legend. pic.twitter.com/dD82tQL5fU
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 5, 2018
There was even a message of support from outside the football community, as the Chicago White Sox, a team impacted by a similar incident when pitcher Danny Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage last month, offered their "positive thoughts" to Ferguson:
The #WhiteSox stand with the @ManUtd community in sending our positive thoughts to Sir Alex Ferguson.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 5, 2018
Having been recently impacted by a brain hemorrhage in our own family, we know the dramatic impact it causes, and the strength that can be drawn from those who care. pic.twitter.com/Th8HMOgvXz
