MANCHESTER UNITED

The most successful football club in English history with 20 league titles, 12 FA Cups, and 3 European Cups. Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, we became Manchester United in 1902 and have been dominating English and European football ever since.

CLUB HISTORY

1878

Newton Heath LYR Football Club was formed by the Carriage and Wagon department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot.

1902

The club was renamed Manchester United after financial difficulties threatened its existence.

1958

The Munich air disaster claimed the lives of 8 Manchester United players, a tragedy that shook the football world.

1968

Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup, defeating Benfica 4-1 at Wembley.

1999

The Treble-winning season under Sir Alex Ferguson: Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.

2008

United won their third European Cup, defeating Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shootout in Moscow.

OLD TRAFFORD

Known as the "Theatre of Dreams," Old Trafford has been Manchester United's home since 1910. With a capacity of over 74,000, it's the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom and the second-largest overall after Wembley.

The stadium has witnessed countless historic moments, from Sir Bobby Charlton's record-breaking goals to Cristiano Ronaldo's spectacular performances.

Capacity:

74,310

Opened:

1910

Record Attendance:

83,260 (1939)

Pitch Size:

106m x 69m

CLUB LEGENDS

SIR BOBBY CHARLTON

Sir Bobby Charlton

Midfielder

758 appearances, 249 goals. Ballon d'Or winner 1966. Survived Munich air disaster.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON

Sir Alex Ferguson

Manager

26 years as manager. 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles and 2 Champions Leagues.

CRISTIANO RONALDO

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward

292 appearances, 118 goals. Ballon d'Or winner 2008. Champions League winner 2008.

GEORGE BEST

George Best

Winger

470 appearances, 179 goals. Ballon d'Or winner 1968. European Cup winner 1968.