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Premier League/Division One winners: 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Runners-up: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1959, 1964, 1968, 1980, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2006, 2010
FA Cup winners: 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup winners: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010
European Cup winners: 1968, 1999, 2008
Runners-up: 2009
European Cup-winners Cup winners: 1991

Europe Roundup: Real Madrid Extend Lead A Top La Liga

by David on November 6, 2011

The last weekend in Europe ahead of the international break saw Real Madrid extend their lead in La Liga while Udinese and Lazio took advantage of some Juventus‘s match being postponed to move to the top of Serie A.

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Real Madrid have a three-point lead at the top of the Liga table over Barcelona after Barca need a late goal from Lionel Messi to grab a point at Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid put the pressure on by thrashing ten-man Osasuna 7-1 reverse as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth hat-trick and Jose Mourinho’s side has now won their last 10 matches in all competitions. Meanwhile Valencia leapfrogged former leaders Levante into third by downing their high-flying neighbours 2-0. Read more... (368 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

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Real Madrid Through To Champions League Knockout Stages

by David on November 2, 2011

Real Madrid maintained their perfect record in Group D and strolled into the round of 16, while Inter Milan and Bayern Münich both took giant steps towards the knockout stages.

Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo in each half, a trademark free-kick and a penalty, were more than enough for Real Madrid as they beat Lyon 2-0 to make it four wins out of four in the Champions League this season, and they join Barcelona and AC Milan in looking up a round of 16 place with two games to spare. Behind Madrid are Ajax, who turned on the style in a 4-0 win against bottom club Dinamo Zagreb. Later this month, Ajax will meet Lyon in France in a game that could decide who finishes second in the group. Read more... (423 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

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City Hand United Worst Ever Home Defeat In 56 Years

by Philip Mboya on October 24, 2011

Manchester City‘s Italian striker Mario Balotelli did his talking on the pitch as his died romped to a 6-1 home win over city rivals Manchester United in the league last night.

Balotelli who earlier on Saturday made the news for setting his house on fire, was literally on fire for the blues as he scored 2 goals that helped Roberto Mancini’s side move 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The loss was only made worse for Sir Alex Ferguson and his side as he was looking to continue the amazing home ground record which has seen the team fail to lose at the Old Trafford for more than a year. Read more... (430 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

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Lebron James Attends Premier League Game

by Philip Mboya on October 21, 2011

NBA star Lebron James was among thousands of fans who attended last weekend’s Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United. The Miami Heat forward was clearly excited as was evident by his tweets.

“Just got to Liverpool, England,”

“Riding through the city. What a beautiful place. Home and birthplace of the One and Only ‘BEATLES.’ “

It is not clear which team James supported, however, his gesture, did prove that the beautiful game indeed has no boundaries. Of course, James was able to make the trip to Liverpool because of the current NBA lock out between team owners and the players. Read more... (353 words, 1 image, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)

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Madrid Nears Qualification As Inter and Benfica Top Their Groups

by David on October 18, 2011

Real Madrid are on the verge of the Champions League knockout phase after opening up a five-point lead in Group D on a night when a poor Bayern Munich display saw them miss a chance to open up a gap on Napoli. Elsewhere Inter Milan and Benfica moved to the top of their respective groups.

Madrid have yet to drop a point this season in the Champions League and they comfortably beat Lyon 4-0 at the Bernabéu tonight. A win in the return leg on 2 November will see Real Madrid qualify for the knockout stages with two games to play. In the other group match, Ajax moved into second place with a 2-0 win over Dynamo Zagreb. Read more... (389 words, 1 image, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

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United Must Win At All Costs

by Philip Mboya on October 18, 2011

Manchester United take on Romanian side Otelul Galati tonight in a must win Champions League Group C fixture that could see them move up the table regardless of the result in the Basel v Benfica fixture that will be played concurrently.

According to Sir Alex Ferguson, he had never heard about his opponents Otelul before. He is definitely not alone as i did have to do a quick Google search myself to familiarise myself with the club. Read more... (364 words, 1 image, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

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Patrice Evra Accuses Louis Suarez Of Racial Abuse

by David on October 15, 2011

Manchester United captain Patrice Evra has accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of racially abusing him during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield on Saturday.

The France international told French television after the game that Suarez used the same insult “more than 10 times” throughout the match. Liverpool said Suarez categorically denied the allegations but the Uruguayan now faces an FA investigation after referee Andre Marriner included Evra’s claims in his match report.

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Benitez Claims United Only Successful Because Of Money

by Philip Mboya on October 14, 2011

Rafael Benitez the former Liverpool and Inter Milan coach believes that Manchester United have been successful under Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign due to the club’s massive wealth.

It isn’t uncommon to hear such statement especially from rivals who cannot accept the success of their competitors. In fact, Benitez’s statements only draw attention back to his terrible reign at Liverpool and Inter Milan.

Since taking over as coach of the Reds in 2004 from Valencia, Benitez was only fortunate enough to help Liverpool the only major title they have won in the 6 years since – the Champions League won in 2005. Read more... (405 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

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Chicharito Signs New 5-Year Deal At Man United

by David on October 12, 2011

A day after it was rumored that he would be the subject of a £30 bid from Real Madrid, Javier Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract with the club, according to the player’s agent.

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Rooney’s Father And Uncle Arrested Over Football Bets

by David on October 6, 2011

The news that Wayne Rooney’s father and uncle Richie were arrested today over allegations of a football betting scam has to have set off alarm bells at Old Trafford as well as the English FA.

The arrests were in relation to a game between Motherwell and Hearts in December last year in which Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings was arrested after allegedly getting himself sent off deliberately during the match.

It is believed that there was a pattern of irregular betting, with stakes being put on a red card being given. One was allegedly from a new account opened in Liverpool, from where £500 was staked at odds of 10/1. Read more... (275 words, 2 images, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

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