Sir Alex Ferguson changed the football landscape in England and beyond. Here, in a series of interviews with UEFA.com, he discusses his philosophy, motivation and achievements.
08/05/20134:34
Top coaches laud United boss Sir Alex
To mark Sir Alex Ferguson's 25th anniversary as Manchester United FC manager in November 2011, Champions Matchday asked some of his most esteemed peers what makes the Scot so special.
08/05/2013
Papal portents, ominous returns, uninvited guest
This week saw divine intervention for FC Barcelona, heavenly nights for Libor Kozák, Hamit Altıntop and Málaga CF, a Samuel Eto'o century, an errant pine marten and French snowman.
15/03/20133:32
Bobby Moore remembered 20 years on
Still remembered as a fantastic player on the pitch and a true gentleman off it, Bobby Moore's legacy is making a difference 20 years after the England great passed away.
24/02/20135:19
Tagirbekov a constant in Anji ascent
With FC Anji Makhachkala set to face Hannover 96 in the round of 32, defender Rasim Tagirbekov tells UEFA.com how the club have changed in the decade since he made his debut.
12/02/20134:37
FA welcomes back the 'pinnacle of football'
The Engish Football Association celebrates its 150th anniversary with the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley – "the pinnacle of football," says chairman David Bernstein.
07/02/20133:34
Villarreal stalwarts hope to go back to the future
Much has changed at Villarreal CF since their Liga debut in 1998/99 but two veterans of the glory days, Marcos Senna and Javi Venta, remain with a club now back in the second tier.
31/01/20134:19
United ways help Solskjær mould Molde
Ole Gunnar Solskjær tells UEFA.com his back-to-back title triumphs at Molde FK are down to the coaching staff's grounding at Manchester United FC, saying success is "just in our DNA".
14/12/20126:42
Award winner Rivera happy with his legacy
Receiving the 2011 UEFA President's Award from Michel Platini was an occasion for the former Italy and AC Milan playmaker Gianni Rivera to reflect on his outstanding career.
24/03/2012
UEFA.com users' Team of the Year 2011 revealed
The UEFA.com users' Team of the Year 2011 has been unveiled with your 4.5m votes producing a Liga-dominated XI including five FC Barcelona and three Real Madrid CF players.
18/01/2012
Solskjær striking it out alone with Molde
Old Trafford old boy Ole Gunnar Solskjær told UEFA.com he has not been tempted to call Sir Alex Ferguson for advice yet as he embarks upon a coaching career with Molde FK.
13/06/2011
The FC Twente story: Looking back and forwards
A Dutch Cup win and an Eredivisie runners-up spot amounted to a memorable season for FC Twente, who have big plans off the pitch as the last part of our exclusive film shows.
24/05/2011
The rise of Olympique Lyonnais: Part two
With both men's and women's teams flourishing, Olympique Lyonnais have become a real force in the European game. In the second of our two-part series, UEFA.com investigates.
14/05/2011
The rise of Olympique Lyonnais: Part one
In the last decade, Olympique Lyonnais have been transformed from a team with no league titles to one of France's dominant clubs. UEFA.com's two-part series examines their meteoric rise.
07/05/2011
Bender and Şahin salute Dortmund
Already certain of a UEFA Champions League place, Borussia Dortmund will look to be confirmed as German champions this weekend. Sven Bender and Nuri Şahin reveal what makes them tick.
28/04/2011
Madrid and Barcelona kick off Clásico jousts
With Real Madrid CF facing FC Barcelona on Saturday in the first of a series of four high-stakes meetings, UEFA.com spoke to some former protagonists about this singular fixture.
15/04/2011
Highly acclaimed Sandro not resting on his laurels
Compared to Dunga no less, Sandro has settled superbly at Tottenham Hotspur FC but nevertheless maintains "a player can never think he is perfect and always needs to improve".
09/04/2011
Kelly makes the grade at Liverpool
Like "a new signing" for boss Kenny Dalglish, versatile defender Martin Kelly is emerging as a local favourite at Liverpool FC after shrugging off injury setbacks early in his career.
02/04/2011
Milan maestro Pirlo ponders derby of destiny
Andrea Pirlo played down the significance of AC Milan's meeting with FC Internazionale Milano but with both sides chasing the title he did admit: "The derby is always special."
31/03/2011
Thiago's future is bright at Barça
Despite having only made eight appearances for FC Barcelona, Thiago Alcántara's unique ability as a player that "can make you say 'wow'" has gained him rave reviews in Spain.
26/03/2011
Kraft out to make a name for himself
Thomas Kraft may not "compare himself to other keepers", but FC Bayern München predecessor Oliver Kahn has seen "huge potential" in the 22-year-old since his debut last year.
19/03/2011
Dazzling Ananidze making waves at Spartak
Since becoming the youngest player to score in the Russian Premier-Liga, Jano Ananidze has continued to blaze a trail in Russia, the UEFA Europa League and on the international stage.
12/03/2011
Zenit on the defensive in long-haul top flight
While FC Zenit St Petersburg line up a title defence, PFC CSKA Moskva and FC Spartak Moskva are keen to reassert capital pride as Russia's one-off spring-to-spring campaign begins.
11/03/2011
Ninis's rapid rise from ballboy to main man
From ballboy to Panathinaikos FC favourite in the blink of an eye, Sotiris Ninis has never looked back, with coach Jesualdo Ferreira convinced the midfielder can "play at the highest level".
05/03/2011
Canales awaiting lift-off at Real Madrid
Sergio Canales has yet to nail down a starting spot at Real Madrid CF, but still only 20, the attacking midfielder has the skills to dazzle and the "stubborn side" to succeed.
26/02/2011
Parshivlyuk earning plaudits at Spartak
Full-back Sergei Parshivlyuk's forays down FC Spartak Moskva's right are betraying his origins as a winger and leading coach Valeri Karpin to tip him for a place in the Russia team.
19/02/2011
Shakhtar sack Rome as Cissé shocks Athens
Heurelho Gomes broke hearts in Milan, FC Shakhtar Donetsk shone in Rome and Djibril Cissé dazzled in a black skirt and combat boots – UEFA.com fillets the week gone by.
18/02/2011
Claudemir proves astute business by FCK
"One of the best transfers I have ever been involved in" is FC København coach Ståle Solbakken's take on the signing of Claudemir, a young Brazilian making waves in Denmark.