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"Strategist Sir Alex Ferguson urges his football players to consider the failure in the Champions League as inspiration for future victories.
On Wednesday, the English champions sensationally lost 1-2 away to the modest Basel team and did not qualify for the knockout stage. This is the first time in the history of the league that a finalist from the previous season has not passed the first barrier.
However, "Man Utd" will continue to fight in the UEFA Europa League knockout stages.
"Of course, we are disappointed - it is impossible to feel differently in this case," said the Scot. - But this is part of football. We have to accept the failures, which in this club have often been taken as new motivation.
"These young football players will be disappointed, but they will have to swallow the bitter pill and continue their careers. Our results in recent years have been excellent. And we lost because the Champions League is the best tournament in the world."
