End of an era as Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson decides to retire

Alex Ferguson

By Martyn Herman

Alex Ferguson, Britain's longest-serving and most decorated soccer manager, will retire at the end of the season after more than 26 years and nearly 1,500 matches at the helm of Manchester United, he announced on Wednesday.

Football: Manchester United wins 20th Premier League title

Manchester United has won the Premier League title after securing a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday.