Overview

• Ferguson declared bankruptcy after losing millions in failed investments, including film tax schemes and property deals, and facing significant tax liabilities.
• He sold nearly all his assets, including jewellery and properties, to support his family and stay afloat during financial hardship.
• The former striker has been sober for 16 years, crediting the decision to quit alcohol at 37 with ending dangerous behavior and stabilizing his life.
• Ferguson was stunned to learn in 2024 that close friends, including wedding guests, were crime bosses involved in drug smuggling operations.
• His autobiography, 'Big Dunc: The Upfront Autobiography,' co-written with Henry Winter, is set to be published by Century on May 8, 2025.