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SIR ALEX FERGUSON enjoyed a memorable weekend with the former Manchester United manager in attendance at the Champions League final.

Sir Alex Ferguson handing Angel Di Maria the Man of the Match award[GETTY]

Ferguson presented Angel Di Maria with the man of the match award after the Argentine inspired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Atletico in Lisbon.
Only hours earlier, Ferguson sold off part of his wine collection for £2million!
The wines went under the hammer at Hong Kong, where 257 lots were offered with 229 lots being sold.
Ferguson is a wine connoisseur and usually shared a glass of claret with opposing managers during his time at Old Trafford.

Angel Di Maria (right) inspired Real to a dramatic win [GETTY]

My interest in wine began during a trip in France and my enjoyment of discovery and collecting grew

Sir Alex Ferguson

"My interest in wine began during a scouting trip in France and, over time, my enjoyment of discovery and collecting grew," he said.
"The importance of collecting wine was that it served as a distraction and gave me a balance in my life that helped me in dealing with the intensity and demands required of me as the manager of Manchester United.
"In retirement, I now have the time to visit the places and people that will feed my passion, so I felt it made sense to release a large number of the wines I had collected over the years.
"I hope many will enjoy exploring my collection."