UnNews:Ferguson fumes over Chavez dismissal
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6 March 2013
MANCHESTER, Venezuela – Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, was said to be "distraught" and "angry" last night after the dismissal of Hugo Chavez, but refused to speak to the press after the game was over.
The legendary Scottish football manager was infuriated after the Venezuelan president died of pancreatic cancer in the 56th minute of the match.
United assistant manager Mike Phelan replaced Ferguson at the post-match media conference and said: "It's a distraught dressing room and a distraught manager. That's why I am sitting here now. We were in reasonable control and then the game totally changed. The decision was shocking but we had to carry on because it was hard enough playing Real Madrid when Hugo was alive."
"These decisions have to be made but there is also an element of doing the right thing. All the media and a television audience watching all over the world will have an opinion on the decision but it was a disappointing one and it spoiled the game."
Chavez's death leaves the situation in Venezuela in a delicate state. The process of choosing a successor for Chavez will begin with an election, but it is open to speculation as to whether this will be conducted fairly and without violence, with several equally strong candidates, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, and Roy Keane all vying for the role.
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- Leverage, "Manchester United v Real Madrid: Ferguson rails over red card exit" Guardian via Wayback Machine, March 06, 2013
- "Hugo Chavez dies" Guardian via Wayback Machine, March 06, 2013