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Manchester United aims to raise $100M in U.S. share offeringupdated: Wed Jul 04 2012 09:21:00

The storied British soccer team Manchester United said Tuesday that it plans to raise about $100 million in an initial public offering of its shares in the United States.

Manchester United agree Kagawa dealupdated: Tue Jun 05 2012 08:50:00

Manchester United announced on Tuesday an agreement had been reached with German champions Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Shinji Kagawa.

Manchester City wins EPLupdated: Thu May 17 2012 05:04:00

CNN's Amanda Davies interviews Dennis Tueart, former Manchester City player, following the team's historic win.

20 seasons: The English Premier League's greatest?updated: Thu May 17 2012 05:04:00

Since its inception in 1992, the English Premier League has grown into one of football's most compelling and commercially successful domestic competitions.

SI.com: Georgina Turner: Man City vs. Man United instant analysisupdated: Sun Apr 29 2012 11:47:00

After this week there will be a new notch at the top of the Anticipation Scale. Yes, above even No. 10: Awaiting the new series of The Kardashians. If the needle gets anywhere near No. 11: April 2012 Manchester Derby again, bystanders will have to be doused with cold water for their own safety.

Late goals help Manchester United extend English league leadupdated: Tue Apr 03 2012 11:18:00

Manchester United went five points clear at the top of the English Premier League on Monday after a 2-0 win away to Blackburn Rovers.

Scholes on target as Man Utd beat Boltonupdated: Sat Jan 14 2012 18:14:00

Paul Scholes capped his return to Premier League action with a goal as Manchester United beat struggling Bolton Wanderers 3-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Rooney double helps Manchester United rebound from Euro miseryupdated: Sat Dec 10 2011 14:08:00

Manchester United bounced back from a painful European exit by keeping the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester City with a morale-boosting win on Saturday.

Fergie fury as draw dents Man United hopesupdated: Sat Nov 26 2011 14:57:00

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was furious after his team's hopes of retaining the English Premier League title were dented by a controversial 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday.

Man Utd. squeeze past Otelul Galatiupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 17:48:00

Manchester United secured their first victory in this season's UEFA Champions League with an unconvincing 2-0 victory against Romanian side Otelul Galati at The National Stadium in Bucharest.

Evergreen Giggs earns draw for Man Utdupdated: Wed Sep 14 2011 17:39:00

Manchester United opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought draw against Portugal's Benfica in Group C, whilst their city rivals also earned a point as they made their debut in the competition.

Manchester United demolish Boltonupdated: Sat Sep 10 2011 15:09:00

English Premier League champions Manchester United continued their excellent start to the season by blowing Bolton Wanderers away at the Reebok Stadium 5-0.

Record-setting Manchester United eye Asian richesupdated: Fri Sep 02 2011 05:13:00

Manchester United has announced a record operating profit of £110.9 million ($176 million) for last season, cementing its position as the world's richest football club.

SI.com: Avi Creditor: MLS All-Stars vs. Man United play-by-play analysisupdated: Wed Jul 27 2011 20:19:00

The annual MLS All-Star game will be played Wednesday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. This year's edition sees David Beckham and Co. take on the might of English champion Manchester United.

Park set to sign new deal at Man Utdupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 10:36:00

Park Ji-Sung will sign a new two-year contract with Manchester United, according to the English football champions' manager Alex Ferguson.

SI.com: Steve Davis: Notable snubs, surprising picks and more thoughts heading into the MLS All-Star gameupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 12:29:00

A rather relaxed approach to this unique All-Star format had worked fine for Major League Soccer -- until mighty Manchester United put a 5-2 beatdown on the backpedaling MLS squad a year ago. Now the league seems to be throwing a little more determination into its All-Star act. Hans Backe, the New York Red Bulls coach overseeing this year's team, seems to have something up his Swedish sleeve. But let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. First, here is a 10-point primer for the July 27 All-Star contest at Red Bull Arena, where Manchester United once again provides the opposition.

Keeper De Gea joins Manchester Unitedupdated: Wed Jun 29 2011 17:25:00

English champions Manchester United agreed a deal to sign highly-rated young goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

SI.com: Ben Lyttleton: Breakdown of Barcelona vs. Man United player matchupsupdated: Fri May 27 2011 11:54:00

On the eve of the Champions League final, here's how Barcelona and Manchester United's projected starting lineups stack up against each other:

Arsenal beat Manchester United to open up English title raceupdated: Mon May 02 2011 04:46:00

Aaron Ramsey scored the only goal of the match in the second half as Arsenal beat leaders Manchester United at the Emirates Sunday to blow the English title race wide open.

SI.com: Georgina Turner: Schalke vs. Man United play-by-playupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 16:34:00

Forced to sum up Manchester United's season in one word, you'd probably go for something like: "relentless." There is little left to divert them from a record 19th Premier League title, but the cups are a different matter. West Ham and Manchester City have already put paid to the club's domestic ambitions and now Schalke stand in the way of a European final. United has yet to beat a German team over two legs in the Champions League.

SI.com: Raphael Honigstein: Man United haunted by German ghosts of Champions League pastupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 16:45:00

"Typical Germans," Sir Alex Ferguson sneered after Manchester United's away-goals quarterfinal exit against Bayern Munich (4-4 on aggregate) in the Champions League 12 months ago. The Scot was referring to the perceived gamesmanship of Ivica Olic, Franck Ribéry, Mark van Bommel and Bastian Schweinsteiger, who all made sure referee Nicola Rizzoli was well aware that United defender Rafael had already been on a yellow card before his dismissal.

Manchester United owners report huge lossesupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 17:41:00

The owners of Manchester United, Red Football Joint Venture, have announced huge losses for the last financial year.

Chelsea draw English rivals Manchester United in Euro quarterfinalsupdated: Fri Mar 18 2011 11:59:00

English Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United will clash in the quarterfinals of the European Champions League after the last-eight draw was made by governing body UEFA in Switzerland, on Friday.

Last gasp Inter squeeze past Bayernupdated: Tue Mar 15 2011 18:44:00

A late goal from Macedonian international Goran Pandev saved Inter Milan's blushes as they qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals by beating German giants Bayern Munich 3-2.

Hernandez brace puts Manchester United four points clearupdated: Sat Feb 26 2011 13:27:00

Two goals from striker Javier Hernandez helped Manchester United go four points clear at the top of the English Premier League on Saturday after a 4-0 win at Wigan Athletic.

Glazers: Manchester United not for saleupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 14:39:00

Manchester United's American owners have again insisted that the English club is not for sale, releasing a short statement while announcing second-quarter financial results on Friday.

SI.com: Georgina Turner: Christmas Premiership standings not always an accurate indicatorupdated: Fri Dec 24 2010 10:03:00

The Premier League table at Christmas is generally regarded as a kind of crystal ball, channelling the end of the season to reveal the likely winners and losers. Since 2005-06, the festive leaders have gone on to lift the trophy four times out of six, while only one bottom-placed club has escaped relegation with a new-year flourish in the Premier League era. If you want to delve even further -- all the way back to 1888-89, in fact -- you'll find that 41 percent of champions have led at Christmas, while 71 percent of last-place stragglers were already dawdling behind the pack by the time Rudolph skidded to a halt on your rooftop. Sorry, Hammers.

Chilean miners visit Manchester Unitedupdated: Mon Dec 13 2010 12:56:00

A group of Chilean miners who spent 69 days trapped underground have traveled to Britain as the guests of football team Manchester United.

Vidic salvages point for Manchester United at Villaupdated: Sat Nov 13 2010 16:38:00

Manchester United scored two late goals to maintain their unbeaten record in the English Premier League with a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Park Ji-Sung double boosts Manchester Unitedupdated: Sat Nov 06 2010 16:54:00

Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung scored twice including an injury-time winner as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the English Premier League to two points.

Record loss for Manchester United despite landmark operating profitupdated: Fri Oct 08 2010 13:05:00

Manchester United's financial state was thrown into stark relief on Thursday after the English club's American owners revealed a record loss of $137 million despite making an unprecedented operating profit of $160 million.

SI.com: Steve Davis: It just wasn't the MLS' nightupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 00:44:00

HOUSTON -- Just in case anyone forgot that gathering up a bunch of talented players and hoping they figure it out on the fly is a dicey gambit, Manchester United reminded everyone during Wednesday's MLS All-Star contest.

SI.com: Steve Davis: MLS All-Star game previewupdated: Tue Jul 27 2010 18:56:00

HOUSTON -- The smaller-market Kansas City Wizards found a way to sneak a little influence into this week's MLS All-Star game after all.

Man United named world's richest clubupdated: Thu Apr 22 2010 11:54:00

Manchester United were named the world's most valuable football club for the sixth year in a row in Forbes magazine's annual table.

SI.com: Georgina Turner: Man United vs. Bayern live analysisupdated: Wed Apr 07 2010 17:30:00

Dutch winger Arjen Robben scored a spectacular volley in the second half, and Bayern Munich advanced over Manchester United into the European Champions League semifinals.

Red Knights delay Manchester United takeover bidupdated: Fri Mar 26 2010 13:45:00

The group of wealthy businessmen planning to buy English Premier League champions Manchester United has ruled out making a bid until the end of the season.

'Red Knights' appoint top bank in Manchester United bidupdated: Thu Mar 11 2010 13:37:00

The group poised to launch a takeover bid for English Premier League side Manchester United has signaled its intent by appointing a major international bank to act as its financial adviser.

'Red Knights' plan Manchester United takeover bidupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 14:57:00

A consortium of wealthy city businessmen is poised to make an audacious takeover bid for English Premier League champions Manchester United.

Football fights to stay afloat in sea of debtupdated: Fri Jan 15 2010 05:01:00

Manchester United have confirmed plans to raise $813 million through a bond issue to help refinance their debts as the reality of the current economic climate continues to hit the game.

Rate rise fears spark rush to issue bondsupdated: Tue Jan 12 2010 00:09:00

Businesses and governments have rushed to raise tens of billions of dollars from bond markets in a frenetic round of new-year fundraising amid fears that interest rates are set to jump.

Man Utd hit back to reach last 16updated: Tue Nov 03 2009 18:06:00

Manchester United came from 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

It's official: Man Utd given more timeupdated: Wed Sep 23 2009 10:41:00

Manchester United are given more injury-time at the end of matches to equalize or score winning goals than their English Premier League rivals, a study has revealed.

Park signs new deal at Manchester Unitedupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 08:44:00

South Korean star Park Ji-sung has signed a two-year contract extension at English Premier League champions Manchester United.

United may face FIFA probe over Fornasierupdated: Wed Sep 09 2009 12:00:00

Manchester United's signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier could be investigated after the player's former club Fiorentina contacted football's world governing body FIFA about the move.

Man United warn Le Havre over Pogba claimsupdated: Mon Sep 07 2009 12:11:00

Manchester United have warned French side Le Havre they will take action against them unless they stop repeating claims that the English Premier League champions offered financial inducements to Paul Pogba's family in order to lure the teenager to Old Trafford.

Manchester United end Arsenal's winning startupdated: Sat Aug 29 2009 15:22:00

Defending champions Manchester United handed title rivals Arsenal their first defeat this season on Saturday night, while Chelsea and Tottenham continued their perfect start to the English Premier League campaign.

Man United thump Wigan as Arsenal top tableupdated: Sat Aug 22 2009 14:18:00

Michael Owen scored his first goal for Manchester United, and fellow-striker Wayne Rooney his 100th, as the English Premier League champions returned to winning form with a thumping 5-0 victory at Wigan on Saturday.

Ferdinand injury blow for Manchester Unitedupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 15:45:00

Manchester United will be without central defender Rio Ferdinand for up to a month, the English Premier League champions said on Friday.

Carrick misses penalty as Burnley stun Unitedupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 19:47:00

England midfielder Michael Carrick missed a first-half penalty as English Premier League champions Manchester United suffered a sensational 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Burnley.

Fanzone preview: The English Premier Leagueupdated: Fri Aug 14 2009 09:46:00

The new English Premier League season kicks off with the first round of fixtures this weekend - Fanzone details what to expect from the new campaign:

SI.com: Lars Anderson: Attending two NFL playoff games on one day tops Bucket Listupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 14:25:00

1. Two NFL playoff games on the same day

Van der Sar to miss start of seasonupdated: Wed Aug 05 2009 14:05:00

Manchester United have been dealt a blow ahead of the new Premier League season with goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar sidelined for the start of the campaign.

Football: Park puts Man Utd before countryupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 12:18:00

Manchester United star Park Ji-Sung has opted to stay with the English Premier League champions rather than play for South Korea in a friendly against Paraguay on August 12.

Manchester United snub Indonesian requestupdated: Sun Jul 19 2009 21:29:00

Manchester United have scheduled a second match in Malaysia after rejecting a request from the Indonesian government to fulfil a fixture canceled as a result of bomb attacks in Jakarta.

Man Utd cancels Jakarta matchupdated: Sun Jul 19 2009 21:29:00

CNN's Alex Thomas has team reaction as Manchester United cancels its match in Jakarta after the bombings.

Manchester United cancel Jakarta matchupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 11:39:00

English Premier League champions Manchester United have cancelled the Jakarta leg of their 2009 pre-season tour of Asia as a result of the bomb attacks in the Indonesian capital.

Ferguson changes mind to sign Senegal starupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 11:26:00

Manchester United have signed Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf, less than a week after manager Alex Ferguson said their spending in the close season transfer window was at an end.

Manchester City seal $40M Tevez transferupdated: Tue Jul 14 2009 12:58:00

Big-spending English Premier League club Manchester City have completed the much-anticipated signing of Argentina international Carlos Tevez.

Premier League stricken with debt?updated: Tue Jul 14 2009 05:52:00

Manchester United and Liverpool fans dream of the arrival of superstar players ahead of a new campaign, but it seems the spending power of both Englsih giants could be on the wane.

Debt weakens Premier League eliteupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 12:53:00

If Manchester United and Liverpool fans are expecting the arrival of superstar players ahead of the new season then they had better think again, as the cost of refinancing debt could significantly curb the club's spending power according to industry experts.

Obertan signs for Manchester Unitedupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 10:06:00

Premier League champions Manchester United have completed the signing of Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year deal.

Most memorable Ronaldo momentsupdated: Mon Jul 06 2009 15:49:00

Whether it be his sublime skills or serious sulks, in six years at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has been no stranger to the headlines.

Owen completes shock Man United transferupdated: Fri Jul 03 2009 15:36:00

Former England striker Michael Owen has completed his shock free transfer move to Manchester United on a two-year contract.

Red Devils launch new kitupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 11:25:00

Manchester United fans all around the world will be eagerly scouring for transfer news and gossip over the possible arrival of new players during the close season.

Man United sign Valencia to replace Ronaldoupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 16:12:00

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia.

Ronaldo agrees six-year deal with Realupdated: Sat Jun 27 2009 10:12:00

Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on July 6, having finally agreed terms over his world-record $130 million transfer from Manchester United.

Madrid's new money spinnerupdated: Sat Jun 27 2009 10:12:00

First Kaka, now Ronaldo. The world's biggest club, Real Madrid, has gotten a whole lot bigger, as CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

SI.com: The Limey: Transfer market heats up in the EPL, and ESPN moves inupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 15:11:00

Credit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.

Manchester United confirm Tevez departureupdated: Sat Jun 20 2009 11:57:00

Manchester United have confirmed that on-loan Argentine international striker Carlos Tevez is to leave the English Premier League champions.

SI.com: Gregory Sica: Five most likely destinations for Carlos Tevezupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 15:43:00

There's only one Carlos Tévez. With a move away from Old Trafford now almost a formality, several clubs continue to fight for the striker's much sought-after signature, making it one of the most long-running transfer sagas in recent history. The biggest loser is Manchester United, which hesitated in offering the Argentine star a permanent deal because his $37.5 million buyout fee seemed excessive.

Ronaldo transfer story ignites world mediaupdated: Mon Jun 15 2009 12:14:00

Love him or loathe him, the proposed world record $130m transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to Real Madrid has ignited fervent interest from newspapers the world over.

United accept record $130M offer for Ronaldoupdated: Thu Jun 11 2009 13:44:00

Manchester United have accepted a world-record $130 million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.

Man Utd net reported $131M sponsorshipupdated: Wed Jun 03 2009 15:14:00

Manchester United have netted a sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon Corporation that will reportedly earn the Premier League champions a staggering $131 million over four years.

SI.com: The Limey: Everton out for legitimacy in FA Cup final vs. Chelseaupdated: Fri May 29 2009 13:12:00

Everton goes into Saturday's FA Cup final as underdogs riding on a high. After claiming the scalps of two "Big Four" teams -- Manchester United and Liverpool -- en route to the final, it clinched fifth place in the Premier League for the second year running.

'Angry' Manchester United fan kills four in bus attack, police sayupdated: Fri May 29 2009 07:51:00

A man "angered" by Manchester United's defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Champions League killed four people when he drove a minibus into a crowd celebrating the Spanish side's victory, police in Nigeria have told CNN.

SI.com: Gabriele Marcotti: Guardiola out-coaches the master in Champions finalupdated: Thu May 28 2009 18:04:00

ROME -- The Eternal City was the most appropriate of backdrops for what we witnessed on Wednesday. It was supposed to be a case of the true believers: Barcelona and its quasi-fundamentalist, possession-oriented credo thrown to the lions of Manchester United's top-to-bottom combination of strength, athleticism and quality. It was dogmatism versus pragmatism.

Priceless final for traveling fansupdated: Thu May 28 2009 09:09:00

CNN followed two die-hard football fans as they traveled to Rome to watch their teams battle to become champions of Europe.

Barcelona celebratesupdated: Thu May 28 2009 08:17:00

Barcelona fans rejoice in victory after their team defeats reigning champions Manchester United in Champions League final.

Barcelona claim Champions League gloryupdated: Thu May 28 2009 08:17:00

Barcelona completed an historic treble with a 2-0 win over holders Manchester United in the Champions League final in Rome on Wednesday night.

SI.com: Jonah Freedman: Live commentary of the Champions League finalupdated: Wed May 27 2009 18:38:00

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Guardiola: We will attack Man Utdupdated: Tue May 26 2009 16:35:00

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola maintains his side will go out to attack holders Manchester United in Wednesday's final of the Champions League to be held in Rome's Stadio Olympico.

SI.com: Gabriele Marcotti: Breaking down the dream Champions League finalupdated: Tue May 26 2009 13:24:00

SI.com's Gabriele Marcotti breaks down Wednesday's Champions League final matchup between Manchester United and FC Barcelona (ESPN, 2:30 p.m. ET).

SI.com: Greg Lalas: If everyone loves Barça, why are they picking Man U?updated: Tue May 26 2009 10:25:00

It's safe to say Wednesday's Champions League final is the most anticipated title match since UEFA created the platinum edition of Europe's top tournament. From Rome to Rochester to Rangoon, everyone with even a modicum of soccer in his blood is planning on watching the game live, regardless if that requires skipping an important sales call at work or losing a few hours of sleep.

Champions League excitementupdated: Tue May 26 2009 09:35:00

Footballers around the world prepare to battle for one of the most coveted trophies in world sports. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports.

Euro final: The clash of the cashupdated: Tue May 26 2009 09:35:00

If you just look at the balance sheets of Europe's top football clubs, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Manchester United are in the Champions League final.

Veteran Neville earns England squad recallupdated: Sun May 24 2009 16:44:00

Veteran Manchester United defender Gary Neville has received a surprise England recall for the World Cup tie against Kazakhstan and Andorra next month.

Fergie to be 'slaughtered' if United flopupdated: Sat May 23 2009 11:27:00

Manchester United supremo Alex Ferguson admits he will be "slaughtered" if the unfamiliar team he fields in Sunday's final domestic game hands opponents Hull City a Premier League lifeline.

Profile: Cristiano Ronaldoupdated: Fri May 22 2009 16:31:00

Fleet-footed winger Cristiano Ronaldo is Manchester United's most deadly weapon and officially the best footballer in the world.

Ronaldo drops hint about Old Trafford stayupdated: Fri May 22 2009 13:49:00

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to end speculation about his Manchester United future by dropping a clear hint that he intends to stay at Old Trafford.

Draw sees Manchester United retain titleupdated: Sat May 16 2009 11:30:00

Manchester United have won the Premier League title for a third consecutive season, although their title party was spoiled somewhat by visitors Arsenal in a dour 0-0 draw on Saturday.

Man United recover to edge closer to titleupdated: Thu May 14 2009 09:23:00

Manchester United need just one point from their final two matches to retain the English Premier League title after fighting back from going a goal behind to win 2-1 at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday.

Should Manchester United keep Carlos Tevez?updated: Thu May 14 2009 07:57:00

The future of Manchester United's on-loan Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is causing quite a stir at the champion English club.

Gerrard wins Footballer of the Year awardupdated: Wed May 13 2009 15:01:00

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has fought off competition from a clutch of Manchester United players to be named Footballer of the Year in England.

Tevez waits on Man Utd as clubs queue upupdated: Tue May 12 2009 14:13:00

Carlos Tevez is wanted by clubs in Spain and Italy as well as England's Premier League should Manchester United choose to show him the door when his loan deal expires at the end of the month.

Man Utd check on Rio ahead of Wigan gameupdated: Tue May 12 2009 10:21:00

Manchester United are waiting on the fitness of England international Rio Ferdinand ahead of their vital trip to Wigan Athletic on Wednesday night.

Champions final bans stand insist UEFAupdated: Mon May 11 2009 14:40:00

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher's worst fears were realised on Monday when UEFA refused to back down over his ban from the Champions League final against Barcelona.

Tevez inspires crucial Man Utd victoryupdated: Mon May 11 2009 09:30:00

First half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and the inspirational Carlos Tevez saw Manchester United close on the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

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