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Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals • Apr. 17, 2025, 7:26 PM ET (AP)
'We want that feeling': Man United fan Rory McIlroy invited to Old Trafford after Masters win • Apr. 16, 2025, 10:18 AM ET (AP)
Late Van Dijk goal sees Liverpool move to within six points of the Premier League title • Apr. 13, 2025, 2:47 PM ET (AP)
Liverpool loses and Southampton's relegation is sealed before a deadlocked Manchester derby • Apr. 6, 2025, 7:32 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Manchester United Football Club • the Red Devils • Newton Heath LYR • Man U
Awards And Honors European Championship (2008) • European Championship (1999)
Date 1878 - present
Headquarters Manchester
Areas Of Involvement football
Related People Cristiano Ronaldo • Wayne Rooney • David Beckham • Alex Ferguson • Eric Cantona • Diego Forlán • George Best • Bobby Charlton • Sir Matthew Busby

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