Manchester United

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Manchester United Football Club is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, but the name was changed to Manchester United in 1902. The club plays its home matches at Old Trafford, which has a seating capacity of approximately 74,000, making it one of the largest football stadiums in the United Kingdom.

Manchester United is one of the most successful football clubs in the history of English football. The club has won numerous domestic and international titles, including 20 English league titles, 12 FA Cups, 6 League Cups, and 3 UEFA Champions League trophies. Under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson from 1986 to 2013, Manchester United experienced an era of unprecedented success, winning 13 Premier League titles and securing the treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in the 1998–99 season.

The club's iconic red and white kit and its nickname, "The Red Devils," are well-recognized worldwide. Manchester United has a significant global fan base, with millions of supporters from around the world. The club's fierce rivalry with Liverpool, known as the North West Derby, is one of the most famous fixtures in English football, along with its matches against Manchester City, known as the Manchester Derby.

Manchester United was one of the founding members of the Premier League in 1992, a competition in which it has remained ever since. The club has also been heavily involved in European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League, winning the latter competition in 2017.

In addition to its sporting achievements, Manchester United is one of the wealthiest football clubs globally, and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The club has also invested heavily in its youth academy and training facilities, producing numerous high-profile players through its system.