The football world has been paying tribute to legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson this evening after news emerged that he has undergone emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage.
The 76-year-old was rushed to hospital today to undergo the procedure, which United have since revealed went well.
However, Ferguson - who won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns during his time in charge of United - remains in a serious condition and faces a "period of intensive care".
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the tributes and well wishes sent to the Scot.
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
Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Be strong Boss xx
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) 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
Please🙏 Be strong🙏Win this one🙏
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 5, 2018
Hang in there Sir Alex. Thoughts are with the family and close ones.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 5, 2018
So sad... All our prayers for you Sir Alex 🙏🏿🙏🏿
— Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) May 5, 2018
We join many across the world of football in sending our best wishes to Sir Alex Fergusonhttps://t.co/0NLbwWPNFe
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) 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
Everyone at the Football Writers' Association wishes Sir Alex Ferguson all the best for a swift recovery.
— The FWA (@theofficialfwa) May 5, 2018
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
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
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 the NBA would like to send our very best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson and his loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/MyAI9lhSAd
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) May 5, 2018
We're sending our best wishes to @ManUtd and Sir Alex Ferguson!
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 5, 2018
Hoping for a strong and speedy recovery 🙏
We are saddened to hear Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken ill. All at West Bromwich Albion wish one of the game's great champions a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/SatrzMCyOb
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) 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
#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
My best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today.
— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) 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
After hearing the dreadful news this evening, everyone at @valenciacf_en would like to wish former @ManUtd manager Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy recovery. 🙏
— Valencia CF English (@valenciacf_en) 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
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
Everyone at the club wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/k4pbzbeoG2
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 5, 2018
Our thoughts are with Sir Alex, his family and everyone at @ManUtd. We hope he has a full and timely recovery.
— The FA (@FA) May 5, 2018
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