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Sir Alex Ferguson, his most memorable Man United games and death ‘crossing his mind’

Sir Alex Ferguson's memoir, Games of My Life, was released today, threading together the matches which meant the most to the legendary former Man Utd manager.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:00 AM
Sir Alex Ferguson, his most memorable Man United games and death ‘crossing his mind’
Key Things to Know
  • Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on mortality and personal milestones in his new memoir, Games of My Life.
  • The book selects 21 personally meaningful matches, including 13 games involving Manchester United.
  • Ferguson recounts recovering from a 2018 brain hemorrhage and returning to Old Trafford for a 1-1 Wolves draw.
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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has released a new memoir titled Games of My Life, detailing 21 matches that hold personal significance. In extracts from the book, the 84-year-old reflects on his mortality, noting that death occasionally crosses his mind as he hopes to see the completion of new stadium developments. The memoir highlights deeply emotional milestones, beginning with his return to Old Trafford following a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in 2018.

Ferguson also pays tribute to his late wife, Lady Cathy Ferguson, and explores significant fixtures, including Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup final. He notably omitted the 1999 Champions League final, instead choosing the 3-2 semi-final win over Juventus as Roy Keane's finest performance.

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