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Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson applauds to the crowd while arriving on the pitch at Old Trafford for the last time before retiring, before the English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, northern England May 12, 2013. Manchester United's Alex Ferguson will collect the Premier league trophy as he takes charge for his final home game before retiring. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.

Sir Alex gets an emotional send-off from the Old Trafford faithful.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the most decorated manager in British football history, called time on his 26-year reign at Old Trafford.

Ferguson, 71, took charge of Manchester United in 1986 and enjoyed a trophy-laden 26 years at the club. United has dominated English football in the Premier League era, winning the league title 13 times and lifting the UEFA Champions League in 1999 and 2008.

Under Ferguson, United also won the FA Cup five times, the League Cup four times, and the FIFA Club World Cup, Intercontinental Cup, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.