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Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most famous and successful sports figures in the world.
Most of us know Alex Ferguson as the former manager of the English club, Manchester United.
But for sure, there are some interesting facts about him that you probably do not know.
Now, let’s dive into some facts about his lifestyle in 2022.
Alex Ferguson is the son of Elizabeth and Alexander Beaton Ferguson.
His father was a plater's helper in the shipbuilding industry.
He has a younger brother Martin who is also a former footballer.
Ferguson and his wife Cathy married in 1966 and have three sons: Mark born in 1968;
and twins Darren born in 1972, who was also a professional footballer and most
recently a manager of Peterborough United; and Jason, who runs an events management company.
Ferguson played as a forward for several Scottish clubs, including Dunfermline Athletic and Rangers.
While playing for Dunfermline,
he was the top goalscorer in the Scottish league in the 1965–66 season.
Towards the end of his playing career he also worked as a coach, then started his managerial
career with East Stirlingshire and St Mirren. Ferguson then enjoyed a highly successful period
as manager of Aberdeen, winning three Scottish league championships, four Scottish Cups and the
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. He briefly managed Scotland following the death of Jock Stein,
taking the team to the 1986 World Cup. Ferguson was appointed manager of Manchester
United in November 1986. During his 26 years with Manchester United he won 38 trophies,
including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.
He retired from management at the end of the 2012–13 season,
having won the Premier League in his final season.
As of 2022, his net worth is estimated at $70 million
which mainly comes from his football career.
Ferguson and his wife lives in a $3 million property on the posh Cheshire road in Wilmslow,
Cheshire, with his wife Cathy. It is one of the most sought after places to live in the country,
after London. The house boasts at least 5 bedrooms and a large garden behind the house.
The MU’s owner now has two car serving his travel. That is Mercedes S350 which he bought for $80,000.
It has a top speed of $155 mph.
And the second car he has Chevrolet Captiva which was worth $30,000.
With a reasonable price, Captiva is one of the popular choice of many families.
You might not know that Ferguson once ran a pub. He had also worked as an
apprentice toolmaker and shop steward in Glasgow. He is also a horse racing enthusiast. According to
the Sun, Alex Ferguson co-owns three racehorses, Protektorat, Monmiral and Clan Des Obeaux.
One more fact about him is that he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
He earned the honorific of "Sir" in 1999 after Manchester United won an
unprecedented Treble that year (Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League).
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