Emma Hayes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson was 'the first text' she received after guiding USWNT to Olympic gold medal as coach says she sees 'so much' of herself in legendary ex-Man Utd boss

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United States women's national team manager Emma Hayes has revealed that her first message upon winning Olympics gold was from Sir Alex Ferguson.

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  • Ferguson contacted Hayes
  • Went from Chelsea to USWNT
  • Won Olympics gold
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