Manchester United players lead tributes for Sir Alex Ferguson

The football world has been paying tribute to legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson this evening after news emerged that he has undergone emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage.

The 76-year-old was rushed to hospital today to undergo the procedure, which United have since revealed went well.

However, Ferguson - who won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns during his time in charge of United - remains in a serious condition and faces a "period of intensive care".

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the tributes and well wishes sent to the Scot.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.

Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018

Absolutely devastated to hear about Sir Alex being unwell in hospital. All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Be strong Boss xx

— Michael Carrick (@carras16) May 5, 2018

Thoughts and prayers sir alex 🙌🏾

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 5, 2018

Sending my love and best wishes to sir Alex 🙏🏽🙌🏽

— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) May 5, 2018

Please🙏 Be strong🙏Win this one🙏

— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 5, 2018

Hang in there Sir Alex. Thoughts are with the family and close ones.

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 5, 2018

So sad... All our prayers for you Sir Alex 🙏🏿🙏🏿

— Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) May 5, 2018

We join many across the world of football in sending our best wishes to Sir Alex Fergusonhttps://t.co/0NLbwWPNFe

— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) May 5, 2018

Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2018

Everyone at the Football Writers' Association wishes Sir Alex Ferguson all the best for a swift recovery.

— The FWA (@theofficialfwa) May 5, 2018

The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight's news. pic.twitter.com/Y20wWRzDy0

— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 5, 2018

Everybody at the Club sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/bCqtsxRvu3

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 5, 2018

Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018

Everyone at the NBA would like to send our very best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson and his loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/MyAI9lhSAd

— NBA UK (@NBAUK) May 5, 2018

We're sending our best wishes to @ManUtd and Sir Alex Ferguson!

Hoping for a strong and speedy recovery 🙏

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 5, 2018

We are saddened to hear Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken ill. All at West Bromwich Albion wish one of the game's great champions a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/SatrzMCyOb

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 5, 2018

The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news that he underwent emergency surgery today pic.twitter.com/rvRWDrUM8h

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2018

#LaLiga's thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson, his family and friends after hearing the news he had emergency surgery today. We wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/xNLqBjrXvE

— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) May 5, 2018

My best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today.

— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) May 5, 2018

Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018

After hearing the dreadful news this evening, everyone at @valenciacf_en would like to wish former @ManUtd manager Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy recovery. 🙏

— Valencia CF English (@valenciacf_en) May 5, 2018

Everyone at Sevilla FC wants to send their best wishes and strength to those close to Sir Alex Ferguson at such a difficult time. If there's anyone out there with the spirit to pull through it's Sir Alex. Fuerza!

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 5, 2018

This evening, everybody at Chelsea FC sends our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery.

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2018

Everyone at the club wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/k4pbzbeoG2

— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 5, 2018

Our thoughts are with Sir Alex, his family and everyone at @ManUtd. We hope he has a full and timely recovery.

— The FA (@FA) May 5, 2018