- Flags at Old Trafford were lowered to half-staff Friday following the death of the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
- In a statement sent on behalf of the Ferguson family, United stated that Cathy Ferguson passed away at the age of 84.
- The club called her a “tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.”
- After more than 26 years in command, Alex Ferguson resigned from his position as manager of Manchester United in 2013. He cited family obligations as one of his motivations.
- Flags at Old Trafford were lowered in honor of the victim, and the club will play on Saturday against Brentford while sporting black armbands. In its encounter against Arsenal later on Friday, United’s women’s squad will carry out the same strategy.