Sir Alex Awarded the FIFA Presidential Award

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Bola.net - For his services during a career in football, Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson was a boon in the FIFAPresidential Award Ballon d'Or festivities early this morning.

Award for 70-year-old Scottish manager was given by thepresident of FIFA, Sepp Blatter in a ceremonial event was held in Zurich.

"Football is about results as well as elite victories, and no onebetter at it than him," said Blatter.

"His first major success came at Aberdeen in 1983, but a trulyremarkable is the world where the coach is expected to provideinstant results, or expelled, his long career is an example of what can be achieved through stability, continuity, investment indevelopment and especially in the trust and confidence in his own personality. "

"He was getting a knighthood from the Queen of England to serve in this game. Personal special in this football club has the sameaddress for 25 years - can you imagine that in today?"

But Ferguson chose to praise his club, Manchester United for sharing the same vision to football.

"It is an honor for me in the twilight of my life and very, very much appreciated. I have been a manager of a very, very fortunate tohave so many good players who've shared my vision andpassion, that's what makes Manchester United club is so special," he explained.

"They maintain the courage to play, the courage to try to win the game. You can not always win in football, sometimes you lose -but you always try to win."