Football world flood with prayers, wishes after Sir Alex Ferguson's emergency surgery

Football world has been left shell-shocked by the news of the emergency operation and serious illness of Sir Alex Ferguson. The former United boss is a indestructible personality in the footballing world and a legend of the game.

The 76-year-old had an emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage on Saturday and it was just a week earlier that he was on the pitch at Old Trafford, all happy and laughing while making a presentation to Arsene Wenger.

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The social media went all emotional with prayers and wishes for the legend of the game pouring from almost everyone.

We take a look at some of those tweets and wish for his speedy recovery. Get well soon Sir Alex!

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

My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Be strong, Boss! pic.twitter.com/kmih28Xpsq

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 5, 2018

Wishing Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today.

— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) 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

Get well soon Boss. Thoughts with all the family at this sad time. #AlexFerguson

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 5, 2018

Thoughts and prayers are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family! Stay strong 🙏🏿🙏🏿

— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) May 5, 2018

Get well soon Sir Alex Ferguson. Hope he makes a full recovery 🙏🏼

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) May 5, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on these tough moments #SirAlexFerguson pic.twitter.com/H4f7LNlV0q

— Diego Forlan (@DiegoForlan7) May 6, 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 Everton Football Club wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy and full recovery following his emergency surgery today.

— Everton (@Everton) May 5, 2018

Sad news about Sir Alex. Sending him and his family my very best wishes. #GetWellSirAlex

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) May 5, 2018

Everyone at #RangersFC sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery this evening. pic.twitter.com/oWJJzDZqzV

— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 5, 2018

Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don’t really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Boss 🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Ashley Young (@youngy18) 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

We’re all thinking of you, Sir Alex. pic.twitter.com/2K14ZPKFMk

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 5, 2018

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

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) 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

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