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  • May 2008

    • Manchester United Wins Russian-Roulette Club Final

      newser  |  BBC  |  May 21, 08 5:04 PM CDT

      Manchester United Wins Russian-Roulette Club Final

      Manchester United beat Chelsea in a sudden-death shootout to win tonight's European Champions League Final in Moscow, with goalie Edwin van der Sar saving a shot from Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka to seal the all-British encounter, the BBC reports. "The first penalty shoot-out I've ever won in a big game," exhaled Man U boss Sir Alex Ferguson. "I think there was a bit of fate about it." More »

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      soccer  • Moscow  • Manchester United  • Chelsea  • European Championships

  • April 2008

    • British Soccer Fans Ready to Invade Russia

      newser  |  Guardian (UK)  |  Apr 30, 08 9:48 PM CDT

      British Soccer Fans Ready to Invade Russia

      The May 21 Champions League soccer final in Moscow will feature two English powers—but cost might be the least of the worries for British fans hoping to make the trip. An overwhelmed Russian embassy is already farming out applications for visas, and demand was crashing Web sites even before Chelsea won today's semifinal to clinch a meeting with Manchester United for the title. More »

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      soccer  • Moscow  • Manchester United  • UEFA  • soccer riots  • Liverpool  • Chelsea

  • February 2008

    • 1958 Soccer Crash Remembered

      newser  |  Guardian (UK)  |  Feb 6, 08 2:59 PM CST

      1958 Soccer Crash Remembered

      Fans in England and Germany remembered 23 people—including eight members of Manchester United's powerhouse soccer team—killed 50 years ago today in a plane crash in Munich, the Guardian reports. In Manchester, thousands gathered outside the club's Old Trafford stadium to mourn the "Busby Babes." Inside, club captain Gray Neville lit a candle for each of the victims during a memorial service. More »

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      Manchester United  • Munich

  • September 2007

    • Euro 2008 Success Unites Thrilled Brits

      newser  |  Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Sep 14, 07 7:22 AM CDT

      Euro 2008 Success Unites Thrilled Brits

      In the UK, where following soccer usually means either supporting or scorning Manchester United, the national teams of England and Scotland are captivating the public, the Telegraph reports. And with England's 3-0 trouncing of Russia and Scotland's unexpected 1-0 triumph over France this week, both national teams have a shot at the Euro 2008 quarterfinals. More »

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      United Kingdom  • England  • soccer  • Scotland  • Euro 2008  • Manchester United

    • At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

      newser  |  Forbes  |  Sep 14, 07 6:41 AM CDT

      At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

      The Dallas Cowboys have toppled the Washington Redskins from their 7-year reign as the world's most valuable sports franchise, Forbes reports in its annual rankings of NFL teams. Dallas edged out the Redskins ($1.467 billion) and stayed well ahead of other top franchises: the New York Yankees ($1.2 billion) and Manchester United ($1.453 billion). More »

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      baseball  • NFL  • football  • New York Yankees  • Washington Redskins  • Dallas Cowboys  • Manchester United  • Forbes

  • April 2007

    • Rooney Strikes Late, Sinks Milan

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Apr 25, 07 6:46 AM CDT

      Rooney Strikes Late, Sinks Milan

      Gifted young English footballer Wayne Rooney brought Manchester United within striking distance of the Champions League finals with a win over AC Milan. His second goal, a 20-footer, came in the final minute of the game and canceled a two-goal performance by Kaka, the celebrated Brazilian forward, as well as spotty defense by his own team. More »

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      soccer  • Manchester United  • Uefa  • AC Milan  • Kaka

    • Police Defeat Fans, 11-0

      newser  |  BBC  |  Apr 5, 07 9:13 PM CDT

      Police Defeat Fans, 11-0

      In Rome, a squad of determined Italian riot police prevailed over 11 Manchester United fans, sending them to the hospital. Over 5,000 Man U supporters crowded the stands at Rome's Stadio Olimpico; their team fell to Roma, 2-1, as they themselves lost by a greater margin to the disciplined onslaught of club- and shield-wielding police. More »

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      Italy  • sports  • police  • soccer  • Rome  • Manchester United  • riot  • soccer riots  • Uefa

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