Alex Ferguson fears dementia: the legendary coach spoke about memory problems

The legendary 'Manchester United' coach Alex Ferguson admits he is concerned about the possible development of dementia. He shared his thoughts during an interview with BBC.

My brother is in a difficult situation. He struggles to remember things. Although he recognizes me, his memory is not the best. I am starting to feel that my mental health is important, considering my age. I will soon be 84, and sometimes I experience forgetfulness. Perhaps this happened 20 or 30 years ago. No one has perfect memory. But regarding football and my coaching career, memory has always been important.

Ferguson also shared his hobbies in life.

Currently, I enjoy solving crosswords, singing, and reading. I am fascinated by history, particularly the American Civil War. After visiting several battlefields in this country, I really enjoyed it.

Group D of the World Cup Qualifiers

The match between the national teams of Azerbaijan and Ukraine ended in a 1:1 draw.

Goals scored: Mahmudi (72 min., penalty) - Sudakov (51 min.).

The next match for the Ukrainian national team in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will be on October 10 against Iceland.

Earlier, the Ukrainian national team suffered a defeat against France and drew with Azerbaijan in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

During the interview, Alex Ferguson expressed his concerns about the possible development of dementia and also talked about his hobbies in life. The Ukrainian national team drew with Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifiers, and the next match will be against Iceland.