The legendary former Red Devils manager celebrates his 80th birthday today.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, and fans have wished former manager Sir Alex Ferguson a happy birthday.
The Scot celebrates his milestone 80th birthday today on New Year’s Eve, a day after watching Ronaldo and his old team beat Burnley 3-1 to secure a badly needed three points in the Premier League from the Old Trafford stands.
The fans honored Ferguson on Thursday night by unveiling a special banner to pay tribute to English football’s most successful manager.
Now Ronaldo, who supplied a goal and assist in the game, wished the man he regards as his ‘football father’ all the best for his big day on Instagram, with a picture of them from several years ago.
Fans pay a special tribute to Ferguson
As for the Manchester United fans, they held up a special banner seen in the image below to Ferguson in the Stretford End of Old Trafford on Thursday. The gesture clearly touched the Scot, as he took a photo of it from his phone.
Ronaldo’s teammate Scott McTominay, meanwhile, said of his legendary compatriot: “Legend of the game, I’ve got a lot to thank him for so happy birthday to him.”
Manchester United, on the other hand, wished their former manager all the best on social media.
Sending big birthday wishes to our legendary former manager 🥳❤️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/bdMY5DGnSY
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 31, 2021
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