'Miraculous Escape' Ferguson Hospitalized After Health Scare; Owen Spoke with Him 40 Mins Prior
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a sudden health issue.
- Ferguson was scheduled to attend a Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool.
- Michael Owen, who was in contact with Ferguson shortly before the incident, stated that the former manager seemed normal during their conversation.
Relief washes over the football world as news emerges that Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, is recovering after a sudden health scare. The immediate reports of his hospitalization had caused widespread concern among fans and colleagues alike, given his stature in the game.
It is understood that Ferguson was on his way to Old Trafford to watch the highly anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool when he fell ill. This detail underscores his enduring passion for the sport and his continued connection to the club he led to unparalleled success for over two decades.
He didn't hit me, nor did I hit him โ I found it on the table and cut my forehead.
Adding a poignant touch to the narrative, former player Michael Owen revealed he had a 40-minute phone call with Ferguson just prior to the incident. Owen's observation that Ferguson sounded "no different than usual" highlights the unexpected nature of the health issue and offers a small comfort that the former manager was seemingly in good spirits before the event. The football community now eagerly awaits further updates on his recovery, sending their best wishes to one of the sport's most iconic figures.
It was no different than usual.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.