The United icon has faced several personal challenges in recent years, including the loss of his wife, Lady Cathy, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 84. The couple had been married for 57 years, and her passing was felt deeply across the entire Manchester United community.
Ferguson has also seen his formal relationship with the club change. Following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, his multi-million-pound ambassadorial contract was cancelled as part of a wider cost-cutting initiative. Despite this, his loyalty to the team has never wavered.