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“I never worried about teams who spend what they want to spend. It never bothered me. At the moment we have a lot of Middle Eastern owners, we have American owners of course, Russian owners. It never bothered me one bit. All I was concerned about was that we at United maintained our level of expectation, be competitive, be at the top part of the Premier League.”

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Sir Alex Ferguson, born on December 31, 1941, is a legendary football manager. His career in football is most notably associated with his 27-year tenure at Manchester United, where he led the club to win 13 English top-flight league titles and two European Champions League titles. Known for his unique tactical philosophy, deep understanding of the game, and exceptional leadership, Sir Alex Ferguson has left an indelible mark on the sport. more

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