Former Manchester United stars David Beckham and Gary Neville attended the funeral for Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife, Cathy.
It was announced earlier this month that Cathy had died at the age of 84.
A statement read: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday [Thursday] of Lady Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family asks for privacy at this time.”
Tributes to Lady Ferguson have poured in since her death and are expected to do so beyond her funeral.
Beckham and Neville were both seen making their way to the funeral in Scotland on Monday.
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A number of former Manchester United players were pictured attending the funeral which was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Alongside Beckham other stars included Nicky Butt, Michael Carrick, Ji Sung Park, Bryan Robson and Steve Bruce were all in attendance.
Former managerial figures such as Kenny Dalglish, Brendan Rodgers and Archie Knox – a formers Rangers assistant – were also seen at St Andrew’s.
Lady Ferguson’s service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow this morning.
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Sir Alex followed his late wife’s coffin out of the cathedral before shaking his hands with Canon Andrew McKenzie who conducted the service.
Ahead of the service, Beckham was seen leaving his hotel as the footballer looked smart in a black suit as he walked down the steps to his car.
Neville was also seen leaving the hotel in St Andrew’s prior to the ceremony.
Outside Beckham mingled with other mourners outside on the pavement opposite the River Clyde.
Onlookers watched on as Sir Alex was pictured chatting outside with family and friends for around ten minutes until he was picked up by a Mercedes with blacked-out windows.
Sir Alex, 81, met his late wife in 1964 when he was just 23 and playing with Dunfermline Athletic.
They married shortly after in 1966 shortly before his move to Rangers.
In his autobiography, Sir Alex wrote: “I had the good fortune to meet a wonderful girl who has been my rock for almost 50 years.”
The couple share three sons – Mark and twin boys Darren and Jason. They also have 12 grandchildren.
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