Manchester United Football Club, also known as Man Utd or simply United, is one of the most successful football clubs in the world

The club was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, before changing its name to Manchester United in 1902

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Manchester United has won a record 20 English league titles, 12 FA Cups, 3 European Cups, and 1 Club World Cup, among other trophies

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The club's home ground is Old Trafford, which has a capacity of over 75,000 and is one of the largest stadiums in England

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Some of the most legendary players to have played for Manchester United include Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney

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Sir Alex Ferguson is the club's most successful manager, having won 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 Champions League titles during his 26-year tenure

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Manchester United has a fierce rivalry with other top English clubs, such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal

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The club is known for its tradition of promoting youth players from its academy, which has produced numerous star players over the years

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In 1958, the club suffered a tragedy when 8 players were killed in the Munich air disaster while returning from a European Cup match

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Manchester United Football Club, also known as Man Utd or simply United, is one of the most successful football clubs in the world

The club was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, before changing its name to Manchester United in 1902

The club was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, before changing its name to Manchester United in 1902

Manchester United has won a record 20 English league titles, 12 FA Cups, 3 European Cups, and 1 Club World Cup, among other trophies

The club's home ground is Old Trafford, which has a capacity of over 75,000 and is one of the largest stadiums in England

Some of the most legendary players to have played for Manchester United include Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is the club's most successful manager, having won 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 Champions League titles during his 26-year tenure

Manchester United has a fierce rivalry with other top English clubs, such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal

The club is known for its tradition of promoting youth players from its academy, which has produced numerous star players over the years

In 1958, the club suffered a tragedy when 8 players were killed in the Munich air disaster while returning from a European Cup match

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