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Sir Alex Ferguson makes honest admission about his health and dementia fears

Sir Alex Ferguson discusses personal fears of dementia linked to heading the ball, his brother Martin’s diagnosis and recovery from a 2018 brain haemorrhage.
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"Insanity is a challenge for anyone who gets older. I'm very concerned," admits Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's historic coach, who recalls that "he had a lot to do with the ball" as a player, which can be an aggravating factor.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken openly about his health and fears of dementia in a rare interview. The 84-year-old former Manchester United manager says his experience of football has worried him, particularly because of the amount of heading he did during his playing career. "I've worried about it myself because I headed the ball a lot. All footballers do," Ferguson told The Observer.

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DV broke the news on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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