Manchester United lost 1-2 to Nottingham Forest in their 2023 finale, a defeat that coincided with the eve of legendary leader Alex Ferguson's 82nd birthday. Nonetheless, Ferguson was on hand to see the "Red Devils" lose, along with his birthday companion and new shareholder Ratcliffe's right-hand man, Basford.
Ferguson has won 38 honors for Manchester United, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns, while his deputy Basford also enjoys a great reputation in the sports world. 59-year-old Basford was the manager of the British cycling team, and has led the team to win 18 gold medals at the IOC's 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games, and in addition, the two professional cycling teams under his leadership have even conquered the Tour de France seven times, and the strength of the winning team is comparable to Sir Alex Ferguson, which is considered to be the top in the world.
