Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United (often stylised as Man Utd), Man U or simply United, is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division in the English football league system. Nicknamed the Red Devils, it was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, but changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. After a spell playing in Clayton, Manchester, the club moved to its current stadium, Old Trafford, in 1910.
Manchester United has won the English top-division league championship a record 20 times and the Football Association (FA) Cup 12 times. The club has also won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League three times, the UEFA Europa League once, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup once, the UEFA Super Cup once, the FIFA Club World Cup once, the Intercontinental Cup once, the FA Community Shield a record 21 times, the League Cup five times, and the Charity Shield/Community Shield once.
Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football. The club has won the most English league championships, the most FA Cups, and the most Community Shields. Manchester United is also one of the most successful clubs in European football. The club has won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League three times, more than any other English club.
Manchester United's most successful period was under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson. Ferguson managed the club from 1986 to 2013, and during that time he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, 2 Champions League titles, and 5 FA Cups. Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in the history of football.
Manchester United is one of the most popular clubs in the world. The club has a large fan base in England and around the world. Manchester United's home stadium, Old Trafford, is the largest stadium in the United Kingdom.
Manchester United is a global brand. The club has a large commercial reach, and it is one of the most valuable sports teams in the world. Manchester United is a major force in the English and European football landscape. The club is a symbol of success and achievement, and it is one of the most popular and well-supported clubs in the world.
