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Manchester United is an English football team that was established in 1878.  The players are also known as The Red Devils. They are located at Old Trafford in Northwest England. Manchester United is one of the best and most popular clubs in the world.  Manchester United joined the Primary League in 1992, and played in first division in England since 1938.  The only years that Manchester United didn’t play in the first division were in 1974-1975 after going down to second division. 

Man United are the top English Champions and World Cup holders after winning the 2008-09 Primary League, the UEFA cup in 2007-08, and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup.  Manchester United is also the most successful team in England after winning 22 cup or titles since Alex Ferguson became coach of the team in November, 1986.  Manchester United became the first club to win the European Cup when they won versus Benfica 4-1 in 1968.  Manchester also won their second European cup in 1999 and the third in 2008.  The Red Devils are the team that held the most Primary league in England with 18 titles.  More added, Manchester United is also the team that won the most the FA cup in England winning it 11 times. 

Manchester has been the richest club since the 1990’s with the highest income higher than any other team in the world.  Until now, Manchester United is ranked as the richest club in the world having £897 million ($1.8 billion).  Manchester United’s stadium is called the Old Trafford which is located at Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England.  The stadium opened in February 19, 1910, holding a capatiy of 76,212 seats. 

Manchester United have the best player in the world which is Christiano Ronaldo.  Christiano Ronaldo won the FIFA’s world player of the year and also was the first Ballon d’Or winner for Man United in 40 years.  Manchester United have many experienced players such as the team captain, Garry Neville, and Ryan Giggs, who played for Manchester his whole life.  Ryan Giggs was the first person to win PFA Young Player of the Year two consecutive times and also was the only player to play and score in every Primary League.

I chose to talk about Manchester United because it is one of my top five clubs in the world.  Also,  Manchester United is one of the teams that I get excited and have fun while I watch there matches because they have very high qualiti of players.  Manchester is a champion’s team and they have to win a cup every year.  For the past three years, Manchester United won the Primary league three consecutive times and the UEFA cup in 2008.