London (CNN) -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is retiring after more than a quarter of a century at the helm, the soccer club announced Wednesday.

The 71-year-old Scot has managed the English club -- which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has millions of fans around the world -- since 1986.

During more than two decades at the helm, Ferguson has won more than 30 trophies, including 13 league championships and two Champions League wins.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/08/sport/football/uk-manchester-united-ferguson/index.html

Manchester United was your team is, your team and will be your team.... thanks for giving us thousand reasons of Smiles and joy..... Happy retirement

Congrats 2 the most successful manager in English football history.I'm a barca fan but I gt high respect 4 dis man though we dy tidy him

Speechless!

Another era of manchester united football club begins!

Sir Alex Ferguson: "As for my players and staff, past and present, I would like to thank them all for a staggering level of professional conduct and dedication that has helped to deliver so many memorable triumphs. Without their contribution the history of this great club would not be as rich.

"In my early years, the backing of the board, and Sir Bobby Charlton in particular, gave me the confidence and time to build a football club, rather than just a football team.

"Over the past decade, the Glazer family have provided me with the platform to manage Manchester United to the best of my ability and I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with a talented and trustworthy Chief Executive in David Gill. I am truly grateful to all of them.

thank you Sir Alex

It is official. Despite my personal issues with Fergie, I must say he will be greatly missed.
Hope you enjoy your retirement Alex.