CRISTIANO RONALDO
"Thanks for everything, Boss."

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY
"2001-2006, 219 games,150
goals under the most successful
manager in football history. It
was a unique privilege. #SAF"

PATRICK VIEIRA
"This is the end of an era for a
great ambassador, not only in
the Premier League, but football
in general. Good luck to
Sir Alex"

CRISTIAN TELLO
"All my admiration for Sir Alex
Ferguson. He leave the bench for
Manchester United after 26
seasons. #Legend"

VINCENT KOMPANY
"Sir Alex, one of the best
managers of all time. After 26
years of success in the game, we
all owe him a tribute."

MICHAEL OWEN
"It's just not sinking in!
Manchester United with no Sir
Alex just doesn't feel right. What
a man and great that it has
ended on his terms."

KASPER SCHMEICHEL
"Beyond gutted ! The best
manager that has ever lived! No
question!"

DANNY SIMPSON
"Wow I can't believe Sir Alex has
actually retired. It doesn't seem
real. He's an absolute legend n
I'm privileged to say I worked
with him"

ROMELU LUKAKU
"Sad to hear that one of the
greatest managers has retired.
Sir Alex a true Champion #
Legend"

RAVEL MORRISON
"Sir Alex #legend"

CHELSEA FC
"All at #CFC would like to wish Sir
Alex Ferguson the very best in his
retirement. He has been a
fantastic adversary over 26
years."

NEIL LENNON
"The game just wont be the
same without Sir Alex..what a
contribution he has made to the
game..doubt anyone will ever
replicate it"

PETER SCHMEICHEL
"Disappointed, shocked, sad.
Didn't think THAT day would be
today."

SEPP BLATTER
"Just heard Sir Alex Ferguson is
retiring at end of season. His
achievements in the game place
him without doubt as one of the
‘greats’."

GIUSEPPE ROSSI
"What a career! Proud and
honored to have been coached
by Sir Alex Ferguson. #
thankyougaffer

More reactions still coming...

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