Alex Ferguson: 'I retired for my wife'

Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that he may still be in charge of Manchester United if not a family tragedy in 2012.

The Scot retired from management in 2013 and has revealed that the death of his wife's twin sister played a prominent role in his decision to call it a day.

"I definitely would have carried on," the 73-year-old told The Telegraph.

"I saw [my wife Cathy] was watching television one night, and she looked up at the ceiling. I knew she was isolated. Her and Bridget were twins, you know?"

Ferguson won 25 major titles - including 13 Premier Leagues and two Champions League crowns - during a trophy-laden 27-year stint at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have yet to win a major trophy in the post-Ferguson era, with David Moyes's side finishing seventh in 2013-14, before Louis van Gaal secured a fourth-place finish last term.