Sir Alex Ferguson, former manager of Manchester United, has been awarded a lifetime membership by Eintracht Frankfurt as a result of his connections to the Bundesliga club. This honor stems from Ferguson’s history with the club, including scoring a hat-trick in his first game for Rangers against Frankfurt in 1967. Additionally, Ferguson was in attendance at a European Cup semi-final match between the two teams seven years earlier, where Frankfurt emerged victorious.
In an interview published on Frankfurt’s website, Ferguson reminisced about the matches between Rangers and Frankfurt, expressing admiration for the German team’s performance. He recalled attending the second leg of the European Cup semi-final, where Frankfurt secured a convincing victory over Rangers. Ferguson praised the charisma and skill of the Real Madrid team at the time, who ultimately defeated Frankfurt in the final.
Looking ahead to the upcoming European Championship, Ferguson was asked about Scotland’s chances against Germany in the group stages. Playfully dismissing the idea of a Scottish victory, Ferguson highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the Scottish team, acknowledging the challenges they may face. Despite his joking remarks, Ferguson expressed respect for the Scottish team’s abilities and potential in the tournament.