When were Manchester United founded?

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Who are the owners of Manchester United?

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

What is Manchester United's stadium called?

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

What is Old Trafford's capacity?

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

How many trophies have Manchester United won?

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Manchester United won?

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Manchester United?

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Who is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer?

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Which famous players have played for Manchester United?

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Manchester United?

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

What is Manchester United's nickname?

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.

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Everything you need to know about how to watch Manchester United

Manchester United are one of the biggest and most famous sports franchises in the world.

Founded in 1878, they are also of the most successful teams in soccer with 20 Premier League titles and three Champions Leagues.

Among their gigantic worldwide fanbase is a loyal group of followers right here in the United States. GOAL breaks down everything you need to know to watch the Red Devils live.

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Where to watch Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

From 1986 to 2013, Manchester United were coached by Sir Alex Ferguson. Across those 26 years, Ferguson led Utd to 38 trophies including 13 Premier Leagues and two UEFA Champions League titles.

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An Emmy-award winning documentary chronicling this incredible sporting story was released in 2021. It is available to stream today on Paramount+.

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Where to watch Manchester United with Spanish commentary

Spanish language commentary of Manchester United's Premier League games is available through streaming service Peacock.

TV channel Universo also airs Premier League games with Spanish commentary.

Where to watch Manchester United worldwide

Rights to the English Premier League are exclusive to NBC in the United States.

This means that if you want to stream Manchester United's next match, you should be able to do so on the streaming service Peacock and TV channels USA Network and NBC.

For cup competitions, CBS and Paramount+ hold the rights to the Carabao Cup while ESPN hold the rights to the English FA Cup.

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Canada	Fubo
UK	Sky Sports, Discovery+
Australia	Stan Sport
India	Star Sports
MENA	beIN Sports
South America	ESPN / Disney+

If you're abroad and wanting to watch the latest Manchester United game, you do so by accessing streaming services ordinarily geo-blocked to a specific location by using a Virtual Private Network.

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Where to buy Manchester United tickets

For fans seeking tickets to sold-out games or specific fixtures, StubHub offers a reliable resale platform. StubHub provides a wide selection of Manchester United tickets for all price points, ensuring fans can find seats for matches across the UK. All tickets on StubHub are backed by a 100% guarantee, offering peace of mind for buyers.

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Where to buy Manchester United kits

For fans looking to show their support in style, Fanatics offers an extensive range of official Manchester United kits. Shop authentic home, away, and third shirts from your favourite club, all available directly from Fanatics.com - your trusted source for genuine football merchandise.

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Frequently asked questions

: Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.
: Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.
: Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.
: Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).
: Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.
: Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.
: With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.
: Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.
: Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.
: Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.
: Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.