Ferguson to Coach at Rossi's Farewell Match

Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, is set to make a brief return to coaching at the age of 83 during Giuseppe Rossi's farewell match in Florence, Italy. Ferguson, who retired in 2013 after a successful 27-year tenure at United, will manage a team at the event celebrating Rossi's career, which saw him play for clubs including Manchester United, Villarreal, and Fiorentina. The match, taking place on March 22 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, will feature a host of football legends such as Luca Toni, Antonio Cassano, and Gabriel Batistuta. Despite Rossi's limited playing time at United, he expressed deep respect and gratitude toward Ferguson, noting how the manager treated him with the same esteem as top players like Cristiano Ronaldo. This occasion marks one of Ferguson's rare returns to the touchline since his retirement, similar to his management of the 2019 treble reunion match for United. The event, dubbed 'Pepito Day,' serves as a tribute to Rossi's nearly 20-year professional career in football.