Manchester United F.C. is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world. The team was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club and eventually changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. Manchester United has a rich history, having won a record 20 English League titles, 12 FA Cups, 3 European Cups, and several other domestic and international trophies. The club has also produced some of the greatest football players in history, including George Best, Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester United has a global fan base and is one of the most valuable football clubs in the world. Over the years, Manchester United has undergone several changes in ownership and management, but has always maintained its status as a top-tier football club. The team plays its home games at Old Trafford, which has a capacity of over 75,000 spectators. The club's greatest success came under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson, who led Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 European Cups during his 26-year tenure. Today, Manchester United is led by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is tasked with bringing the club back to its former glory and competing for domestic and international titles.

Award-winning football writer Jonathan Wilson selects ten landmark matches from Manchester United's history, from the first time they lifted the FA Cup, beating Bristol City in 1909, to the Cup victory of 2016 that proved to be Louis van Gaal's last game in charge. In doing so, he identifies the pivotal moments in the club's rise to being one of the foremost teams of the twentieth century. With his trademark tactical acumen, Wilson goes back to the matches themselves and subjects them to forensic examination, re-evaluating and reassessing, and going beyond the white noise of banal player quotes and instant judgements to discover why what happened happened. It is in this way, as far as possible, a football history of a great club. And because this is Manchester United, there is additional resonance. From the completion of Old Trafford in 1910, United have had a significant financial advantage. Yet their past has not been one of sustained success. As such, their history is also, to an extent, a history of English football, with all of its possibilities and frustrations.

"A sports history for teen readers of the English soccer club Manchester United, highlighting the association football team's championship cups and the players who helped it achieve worldwide fame"--

South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of Africa, and it has a population of around 58 million. The land is incredibly diverse, ranging from beaches and mountains to savannas and forests, and it is home to many different cultures and languages. South Africa has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 100,000 years. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was colonized by the British and the Dutch, which led to the oppression and segregation of the native population. This system, known as apartheid, was officially dismantled in the early 1990s when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Today, South Africa is a democratic country with a diverse economy that is largely driven by mining, agriculture, and tourism. The country is grappling with many of the same issues facing other developing nations, such as income inequality, unemployment, and social inequality. Despite these challenges, South Africa is a vibrant and dynamic nation with a rich cultural heritage and a bright future. The people of South Africa are determined to build a better future for themselves and their children, and they are working hard to make their country a more prosperous and just society.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player from Portugal. He was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal. Ronaldo began playing soccer at a very young age, and he was quickly recognized for his talent on the field. In 2003, Ronaldo signed with Manchester United, one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world, and he quickly became a star player. He played for Manchester United for six years, and during that time he won numerous awards and helped his team win several championships. In 2009, he transferred to Real Madrid, where he continued to dominate on the field. Throughout his career, Ronaldo has won multiple Ballon d'Or awards, which are given to the best soccer player in the world. He is also the all-time leading scorer for both Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo is known for his incredible speed, skill, and athleticism, and he is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.

Manchester United On This Day recounts, in diary form, major events and magic moments in the history of the Red Devils. With individual entries for each day of the year and multiple entries for busier times, this book covers their ups and downs, domestic and european cup runs, boardroom battles, and sensational signings.

A moving story of how a legendary football team was lost to tragedy – and how this disaster irrevocably altered the lives of the survivors and the bereaved families, and ultimately brought shame on the biggest football club in the world.