http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Alex_FergusonFind stories, videos, and photos about Alex Ferguson from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:04:00 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Alex_Ferguson14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Alex Ferguson from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/12/football.ferguson.fa.wiley/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/12/football.ferguson.fa.wiley/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Football Association have handed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson a two-match touchline ban for his comments about referee Alan Wiley's fitness.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/04/football.manchester.united.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/04/football.manchester.united.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes governing body UEFA should consider a system which will enable clubs to appeal against bookings.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/27/ferguson.wiley.fa.charge.unfit/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/27/ferguson.wiley.fa.charge.unfit/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted an English Football Association (FA) charge of improper conduct after he publicly questioned the fitness of referee Alan Wiley.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/19/football.ferguson.wiley.fa.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/19/football.ferguson.wiley.fa.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been charged by the English Football Association for his critical remarks about the fitness of referee Alan Wiley.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/10/football.ferguson.fa.wiley/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/10/football.ferguson.fa.wiley/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson has apologized for his comments about referee Alan Wiley after the Football Association requested an explanation of his description of the official as "unfit" following Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland.Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/05/football.fa.ferguson.allardyce/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/05/football.fa.ferguson.allardyce/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe English Football Association have written to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, asking him to explain comments he made about referee Alan Wiley following the 2-2 draw with Sunderland.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/21/football.manchester.derby.ferguson.hughes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/21/football.manchester.derby.ferguson.hughes/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson hailed his side's rollercoaster 4-3 victory over neighbors Manchester City at Old Trafford as the "best derby of all time."Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/football.ferguson.tevez.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/18/football.ferguson.tevez.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson has branded English Premier League rivals Manchester City "cocky" ahead of their top-of-the-table derby clash with United on Sunday.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/unted.ferguson.transfer.senegal.molde/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/17/unted.ferguson.transfer.senegal.molde/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United have signed Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf, less than a week after manager Alex Ferguson said their spending in the close season transfer window was at an end.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/13/unted.ferguson.transfers.owen.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/13/unted.ferguson.transfers.owen.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson handed Michael Owen the famous number seven shirt at Old Trafford and then dropped a strong hint that Manchester United's spending in the summer transfer window was at an end.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/27/champions.reactioni.ferguson.guardiola/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/27/champions.reactioni.ferguson.guardiola/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted his team had lost to the better side after going down to a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in Rome.Wed, 27 May 2009 22:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United supremo Alex Ferguson admits he will be "slaughtered" if the unfamiliar team he fields in Sunday's final domestic game hands opponents Hull City a Premier League lifeline.Sat, 23 May 2009 15:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/ferguson.united.arsenal.football/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/ferguson.united.arsenal.football/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United's manager Alex Ferguson was in confident mood ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against English rivals Arsenal.Tue, 05 May 2009 13:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/17/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/17/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stinging attack on Rafael Benitez, branding his Liverpool counterpart as 'arrogant'.Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/10/alex.ferguson.manchester.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/10/alex.ferguson.manchester.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson says he's glad he won't have to decide who succeeds him at Old Trafford.Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.manchester.profile/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.manchester.profile/index.html#cnnSTCTextHaving won 24 trophies in 23 seasons, Alex Ferguson has established himself as the most successful manager in British football history.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson says the drive for five trophies is still on but even if Manchester United clinch the historic sweep this season he won't retire.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:17:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.manchester.quiz/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.manchester.quiz/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson has set several records on both the home and European fronts during his tenure at Manchester United, amassing a hoard of awards and honors for the Old Trafford trophy room.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.answers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/09/alex.ferguson.answers/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has no immediate plans to retire and intends to remain in charge of the European and English champions "as long as he can," he told CNN in an exclusive interview.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/09/ferguson.exclusive/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/09/ferguson.exclusive/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn an exclusive interview with CNN, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he still wants to win more Champions League titles before he retires in a few years time.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/08/questions.alex.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/08/questions.alex.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextHe's the most successful manager in the history of English football, winning 24 trophies in 23 seasons with Manchester United.Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/united.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United go into Sunday's Premier League match against fifth-placed Aston Villa facing a striker shortage after Dimitar Berbatov was ruled out for a further two weeks.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/united.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/united.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defense of star striker Wayne Rooney over his declaration that he "hates" Liverpool ahead of the crunch Premier League title clash between the two sides on Saturday.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/23/champions.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextTitle holders Manchester United are facing a "nightmare" injury crisis in central defense ahead of their Champions League San Siro showdown with Inter Milan on Tuesday.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/11/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/11/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson poured scorn on controversial remarks about him by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as he celebrated Manchester United's 3-0 win over Chelsea which boosted his side's title challenge.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/england.benitez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/england.benitez/index.html#cnnSTCTextLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/16/ferguson.epl/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/16/ferguson.epl/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has come out against the idea of a a 39th Premier League game to be played in Asia.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/09/11/managers/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/09/11/managers/index.htmlIt exists in almost every organized sport in almost every country. You can call it whatever you like: Director of Football, Sporting Director, General Manager -- it really doesn't matter.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/02/snell.mailbag/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/06/02/snell.mailbag/index.html#cnnSTCTextCNN World Sport's Patrick Snell answers your football questions.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/23/ferguson.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/23/ferguson.ronaldo/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying at the newly-crowned European champions despite being publicly courted by Spanish giants Real Madrid.Fri, 23 May 2008 20:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/14/manager.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/14/manager.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen Manchester United hired Scottish manager Alex Ferguson from Aberdeen in 1986, it was with two interlinked goals in mind: to bring the English league title to Old Trafford for the first time in almost 20 years, and to challenge the grip which their northwest rivals Liverpool had held over domestic football for more than a decade.Fri, 16 May 2008 14:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/14/gb.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/14/gb.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextSebastian Coe, who masterminded London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympics, wants Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to take charge of the Great Britain team at the Games.Wed, 14 May 2008 15:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/united.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/united.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson had barely finished celebrating his side's 10th Premier League title in 16 years when thoughts turned to the Champions League final showdown with Chelsea.Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/10/england.title/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/10/england.title/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlex Ferguson believes goal difference will prove the crucial factor as his Manchester United side close on a 10th Premier League crown with only Chelsea standing in their way in the final round of matches on Sunday.Sat, 10 May 2008 19:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/02/ferguson.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/02/ferguson.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his assistant Carlos Queiroz have been charged with improper conduct by the English Football Association (FA).Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/28/ferguson.fletcher/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/28/ferguson.fletcher/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims international friendly matches are a "waste of time" after losing midfielder Darren Fletcher for six weeks with a knee ligament injury picked up in Scotland's 1-1 draw with Croatia.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/24/team.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/24/team.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith just seven games of their English Premier League title defense left, Manchester United's grip on the trophy is firmer than at any point since they were crowned champions last May.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/07/ferguson.retires/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/07/ferguson.retires/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied reports that he will be stepping down at Old Trafford in three years time.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/11/fa.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/11/fa.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been ordered to explain his outspoken comments about referee Martin Atkinson after their shock FA Cup quarterfinal exit to Portsmouth on Saturday.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/22/united.brown/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/22/united.brown/index.html#cnnSTCTextWes Brown's future at Old Trafford looks in doubt after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticized the England international defender for rejecting a new deal.Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/08/premier.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/08/premier.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Premier League's plans to play some fixtures overseas has received a generally favorable reception from managers and owners, but Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he was angry that he had not been properly consulted.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/30/manchester.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/30/manchester.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has reportedly fined his players a total of one million pounds ($1.98m) after their pre-Christmas party ended in sordid front-page headlines.Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/14/england.fergsuon/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/14/england.fergsuon/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been handed a two-match touchline ban and a $10,000 fine by the English Football Association. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/10/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/10/england.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted an English Football Association charge of using abusive and/or insulting words to a match official. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/30/football.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/30/football.ferguson/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he will not challenge his dismissal in the English Premier League defeat at Bolton last weekend. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:28:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/24/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/24/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal moved three points clear at the top of the English Premier League after closest rivals Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Bolton on Saturday.Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/23/england.fergie/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/23/england.fergie/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson says his former number two Steve McClaren was sacked with indecent haste and whoever succeeds him as England coach has a "near-impossible job."Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/07/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/07/champions.groupf/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United made sure Alex Ferguson celebrated his 21st anniversary as Old Trafford manager in style with a four-goal demolition of Dynamo Kiev -- and a place in the last-16 of the Champions League.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/06/ferguson.anniversary/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/06/ferguson.anniversary/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United's legendary manager Alex Ferguson celebrated 21 years in charge at Old Trafford on Tuesday and his hunger for victory shows no sign of abating.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/02/ferguson.wenger/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/02/ferguson.wenger/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson had rare words of praise for his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger as the Premier League's top two geared up for a title showdown at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/21/ferguson.mourinho/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/21/ferguson.mourinho/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United boss Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho following his great rival's departure from Chelsea.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/14/england.rooney/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/14/england.rooney/index.html#cnnSTCTextWayne Rooney is back in Manchester United's squad this weekend after fracturing a foot on the opening day of the season. He will return to his former club, Everton, and could play a part in the game after impressing United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in training.Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/12/ferguson.attack/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/12/ferguson.attack/index.html#cnnSTCTextA 43-year-old man faces jail after he admitted assaulting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson at a railway station in London.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/12/ferguson.court/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/12/ferguson.court/index.html#cnnSTCTextA 43-year-old man has admitted assaulting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson at Euston Station in London on Monday.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/05/ferguson.becks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/09/05/ferguson.becks/index.html#cnnSTCTextDavid Beckham's attempts to raise the status of football in the United States are doomed to failure, according to his former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/19/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/19/england.manchester/index.html#cnnSTCTextSir Alex Ferguson's early season problems deepened after Geovanni's 31st minute goal settled the Manchester derby in favor of Sven Goran Eriksson's City side and left Ferguson's United without a win in their opening three league games.Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/17/england.ferguson.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/17/england.ferguson.ap/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has called for greater protection from referees to prevent Cristiano Ronaldo from suffering serious injury.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:29:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/best_game/06/12/wahl.best/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/best_game/06/12/wahl.best/index.htmlIf you were going to see your first game at Old Trafford, the fabled Manchester United home known as the Theater of Dreams, you couldn't do much better than the night of April 23, 2003, when Man United met Real Madrid in a Champions League showdown for the ages.Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/06/united.reax/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/06/united.reax/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson was celebrating winning the Premier League title on Sunday but not without a tinge of regret that they had failed to make the Champions League final.Sun, 06 May 2007 19:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/04/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/04/england.united/index.htmlManchester United are looking to derby success against Manchester City and the prospect of clinching the Premier League title this weekend to help make up for their midweek Champions League exit.Fri, 04 May 2007 15:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/03/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/05/03/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has fiercely criticized the Premier League for failing to help his club in their Champions League quest this season.Thu, 03 May 2007 13:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/30/england.criticism/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/30/england.criticism/index.htmlSteve McClaren's position as England coach is being made difficult by the "mocking culture" that surrounds the national team, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/08/united.fergie/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/03/08/united.fergie/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is backing his side to defy a mounting injury list and continue their challenge for the treble of Champions League, English Premiership and FA Cup.Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/05/united.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/05/united.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United will bolster their English and Champions League title bids by strengthening their squad during the January transfer window, manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed on Friday.Fri, 05 Jan 2007 14:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/31/england.preview/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/31/england.preview/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson could sit back and relax on his 65th birthday on Sunday, content in the knowledge that his side had opened a commanding six-point lead in the race for the Premier League title.Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/22/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/22/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that the club's transfer policy remains unaltered under the ownership of the Glazer family.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:39:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/24/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/24/england.ferguson/index.htmlSir Alex Ferguson believes his Manchester United side can strike a decisive blow in the Premiership title race by taking Jose Mourinho's Chelsea into uncharted territory when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/06/manchester.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/06/manchester.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will toughen up his League Cup side to face Southend on Tuesday rather than risk an embarrassing exit at the start of his 21st year in charge.Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/19/safrica.dong/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/19/safrica.dong/index.htmlAlex Ferguson expects Dong Fangzhou to emerge as a Manchester United player within the 'next nine months' after the Chinese striker's late goal sealed a 1-0 friendly win against Kaizer Chiefs in Cape Town on Tuesday.Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/10/england.carrick/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/10/england.carrick/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has had a £10m (14.6m euros) bid for Tottenham and England midfielder Michael Carrick turned down.Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/16/england.rooney/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/16/england.rooney/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has again warned England about taking a "half-fit" Wayne Rooney to the World Cup, fearing that it will jeopardize his club's fortunes next season.Tue, 16 May 2006 13:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/07/united.nistelrooy/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/07/united.nistelrooy/index.htmlManchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy stormed out of Old Trafford after he was axed from the final league game of the season against Charlton Athletic on Sunday.Sun, 07 May 2006 14:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/01/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/05/01/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson thinks it is unlikely Wayne Rooney will be able to play in the World Cup for England after breaking a bone in his right foot against Chelsea on Saturday.Mon, 01 May 2006 19:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/26/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/26/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he has no intention of retiring and wants to lead the Premier League giants back to former glories in 2006.Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/23/england.heinze/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/23/england.heinze/index.htmlArgentina's Gabriel Heinze looks certain to miss the World Cup, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said.Fri, 23 Dec 2005 17:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/13/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/13/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched an angry onslaught against England's national media ahead of Wednesday's game with Wigan.Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/07/champions.benfica/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/07/champions.benfica/index.htmlManchester United's European campaign came to an embarrassing and expensive end when 2-1 defeat at Benfica saw them finish bottom of their Champions League group.Wed, 07 Dec 2005 21:26:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/29/england.wigan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/29/england.wigan/index.htmlAlex Ferguson said his Manchester United players should be angry with themselves after they were thrashed 4-1 at Middlesbrough on Saturday.Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/07/18/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/07/18/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been found guilty of improper conduct by the English FA and warned about to his future conduct.Mon, 18 Jul 2005 16:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/21/england.cupquotes/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/21/england.cupquotes/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo can play a major role in restoring the club's fortunes next season, following their unlucky penalty shootout defeat by Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup final.Sat, 21 May 2005 18:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/12/England.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/05/12/England.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the English FA.Thu, 12 May 2005 18:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/29/england.ferdinand/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson is increasing the pressure on defender Rio Ferdinand to commit his future to the club.Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/16/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/04/16/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea over the 'chance' meeting in a London restaurant between the club's chief executive Peter Kenyon and United's Rio Ferdinand.Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/03/22/united.figures/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/03/22/united.figures/index.htmlManchester United chief executive David Gill turned up the heat on legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson on the day the Premiership giants announced a big fall in half year profits.Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:10:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/22/champions.manchester/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/22/champions.manchester/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will keep AC Milan guessing over whether Ruud van Nistelrooy starts Wednesday's Champions League clash.Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/20/england.truce/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/20/england.truce/index.htmlArsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Manchester United's Alex Ferguson have agreed to end their war of words.Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/17/england.nistelrooy/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/17/england.nistelrooy/index.htmlManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fears he could be without star striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for at least six more weeks.Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:44:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/21/united.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/21/united.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has signalled his opposition to any takeover of the club by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:56:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/29/england.united/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/29/england.united/index.htmlManchester United have launched an investigation into the tunnel fracas that followed their 2-0 defeat of Arsenal at Old Trafford.Fri, 29 Oct 2004 18:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/16/england.fergie/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/16/england.fergie/index.htmlManchester United boss Alex Ferguson has conceded that his team are all but out of the Premier League title race unless they can beat all-conquering Arsenal in next week's game.Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/15/england.saha/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/15/england.saha/index.htmlStriker Louis Saha returns to the Manchester United squad for Saturday's game at Birmingham to give manager Sir Alex Ferguson the choice of four front-line strikers for the first time this season.Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/26/united.keane/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/26/united.keane/index.htmlManchester United's early season campaign has been hit by a fresh injury worry as captain Roy Keane has been ruled out for at least three weeks after fracturing two ribs.Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/10/united.solksjaer/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/08/10/united.solksjaer/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson dismissed reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's career could be over following the recurrence of a serious knee injury.Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/30/england.manchester/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/30/england.manchester/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson says speculation surrounding star players Ruud van Nistelrooy and Roy Keane has become "silly and dangerous."Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/12/england.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/12/england.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United manager Alex Ferguson has had a pacemaker fitted, the English Premier League champions said on Friday.Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/05/united.fortune/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/05/united.fortune/index.htmlManchester United face a defensive shortage ahead of their FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham at Old Trafford.Fri, 05 Mar 2004 14:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/27/ferguson.boulden/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/27/ferguson.boulden/index.htmlManchester United boss Alex Ferguson has a right to smile.Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/26/united.ferguson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/26/united.ferguson/index.htmlManchester United's contract talks with manager Alex Ferguson are on course despite reports the club's major shareholders want to limit the length of any new deal.Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:12:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/06/psv.robben/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/01/06/psv.robben/index.htmlPSV Eindhoven chairman Harry van Raaij has launched an outspoken attack on Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, angered by his young starlet Arjen Robben visiting Old Trafford without the Dutch club's permission.Tue, 06 Jan 2004 12:45:00 EST