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 Sports › Re: Morolake Akinosun Won Gold Medal For USA by abbeyfel: 12:20am On Aug 22, 2016 |
ModsAreMad:Na Bush man you be.... |
| Sports › Re: Morolake Akinosun Won Gold Medal For USA by abbeyfel: 8:43pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
Op, this piece of news will have gone down well if you had just said "A Nigerian pastor's daughter" instead of "Yoruba pastor's daughter". This will make it almost controversial on NL... 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Morolake Akinosun Won Gold Medal For USA by abbeyfel: 8:37pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
seguno2:Am sorry. But you don't know what you are saying. When last have you heard of such going on there? And do you know how many sport complexes that are in a sorry state there? For example, does the churches use the swimming pools or boxing gyms? You need to go check out these facilities b4 you validate your claim. Don't be hasten to lay blame.. 3 Likes |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Manchester United Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 19th August 2016 by abbeyfel: 4:38pm On Aug 20, 2016 |
Deepfreezer:This is the Epl, so every win matters. Abi wetin you dey talk? no be same 3 points like say them beat Chelsea or arsenal? bad belle them... |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Olayinka Oduwole Makes Oxford University’s ‘Woman In Engineering’ List (Pics) by abbeyfel: 4:10pm On Aug 20, 2016 |
dopeJemi:My Respect! 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Olayinka Oduwole Makes Oxford University’s ‘Woman In Engineering’ List (Pics) by abbeyfel: 3:37pm On Aug 20, 2016 |
dopeJemi:I think this guy really got you here. you sound cool to me, but was just pushed to say yorubas are born with dead brain.That's so totally uncalled for. Am Yoruba and love and respect all ethnic divide of Nigeria. No man or group of people will push me to insult any tribe. it is called tribalism. is this the way forward for us as youths? And for the yorubas here trying to take the GLORY, thats tribalism too. She is a Nigerian. That's how she is known there. NOT AS A YORUBA GIRL.. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Olayinka Oduwole Makes Oxford University’s ‘Woman In Engineering’ List (Pics) by abbeyfel: 3:24pm On Aug 20, 2016 |
sarzy:will you people just stop all this tribalism that is taking us no where? Aba! Every single news as been turned into a tribal wars of words. This is real sign of backwardness.. |
| Autos › Re: The Most Rugged Power Bike Ever Built. Nothing Faster Than This Moster! by abbeyfel(op): 7:26pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
deeoh:Those are south Africans in SA. They aren't Nigerians.. |
| Autos › The Most Rugged Power Bike Ever Built. Nothing Faster Than This Moster! by abbeyfel(op): 4:23pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
Wetin you see? You like am? lol....
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| Christianity Etc › Re: "Is Abstinence Before Marriage A Realistic Message?" by abbeyfel: 10:21am On Aug 19, 2016 |
lilyqueen:Maybe I should have asked privately. my bad.. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: "Is Abstinence Before Marriage A Realistic Message?" by abbeyfel: 9:31pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
I bliv the Bible says somewhere in Corinthians that if a man behaves uncomely(have s*x) with his virgin, let them marry. so this is the only reason you can have sex before marriage. so if two people sincerely love each other and they fell for the flesh, the relationship should continue and end in holy matrimony. this is Not my opinion. Search your Bible, Google can not help you on this one.. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: "Is Abstinence Before Marriage A Realistic Message?" by abbeyfel: 9:20pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
lilyqueen:Am sorry to ask this, but are you a virgin yourself? |
| Sports › Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Driving His £1.7million Bugatti Veyron In Mansion (pic, Video) by abbeyfel: 9:12pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
xpiranza:He know You? player hater... 1 Like 1 Share |
| Crime › Re: Nigerian Fraudsters Arrested By Malaysia Immigration Police (pics, Video) by abbeyfel: 8:40pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
I think we should all realize that this guys are known as Nigerians and not recognized by tribe. all this tribalism sef who e epp?? mteew... |
| Crime › Re: Nigerian Fraudsters Arrested By Malaysia Immigration Police (pics, Video) by abbeyfel: 8:37pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
we should all realize that this guys are known as Nigerians and not recognized by tribe. all this tribalism sef who e epp? mteew.... |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Reverend Father Visits Fulani Herdsmen While Grazing by abbeyfel: 8:28pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
AroOkigbo:That's the effect of Religion my brother... |
| Politics › How Bode Thomas Really Died Mysteriously. You Will Not Believe This.. by abbeyfel(op): 12:23pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
A Lesson on humility to learn from the story of BODE THOMAS... Bode Thomas, yes, the same Bode Thomas, whom the Surulere street was named after, died on Nov 23, 1953 in a most mysterious manner. Bode Thomas was born to a wealthy trader, John thomas in 1918. Himself, FRA Williams and Remi Fani-Kayode (Father of Femi Fani-Kayode) attended Law School in London, and they established the first law firm in Nigeria, called "Thomas, Williams and Kayode".The law firm was established in Jankara, Lagos. Bode Thomas was an excellent lawyer, but he was also very arrogant. Because of his education, he was made chairman of the Oyo Divisional Council at one time, while the King of Oyo, Alaafin Adeyemi, (the father of the current Alaafin) was a mere member. On Bode Thomas' first appearance in council after being appointed chairman, all council members stood up for him in deference, to welcome him, except Oba Adeyemi, who, for cultural reasons, should not show deference to anyone in public, not even his mother. Bode Thomas rudely shouted at the King"...WHY WERE YOU SITTING WHEN I WALKED IN? YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SHOW RESPECT?" At that time, Bode Thomas was 34 years, while the Alaafin was in his 60's. The Alaafin felt very insulted. He said "SE EMI LO NGBO MO BAUN?" (Is it me that you are barking at like that?)Bode Thomas responded by shouting some english sentences which the Alaafin didnt understand, so the Alaafin just told him... "MA GBO LO" (continue barking). The confrontation happened on November 22, 1953. Bode Thomas got home and started barking. He barked and barked and barked like a dog all night until he died in the early morning of November 23, 1953. Bode Thomas was the Balogun of Oyo. So, when next you drive on Bode Thomas street in Surulere, remember that man, who cut short his own life because of his arrogance and naughtiness. Friends, pride comes before destruction, humility will take you to high places no matter what!!! Young Bode Thomas was educated, famous but lack wisdom and respect. He offended an unforgiving Alaafin of Oyo. Pride always go before a fall Culled from a friend's page.... |
| Politics › Re: Soldier Loses His Mom While Battling Boko Haram Insurgents In The North.Pictured by abbeyfel: 11:08am On Aug 18, 2016 |
rapistomenka:Sorry man! but you dont know what you are saying. you are forgiven... |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Throwback: Adeboye, Oyedepo And Wale Oke 29 Years Ago by abbeyfel: 10:54am On Aug 18, 2016 |
ANBAKO:Wrong! Religion is not a scam. it's a way of life. those that love religion enjoys it and are willing to sacrifice their material things to their stars(pastors) just like fans of artist are also willing to make their stars(artists) rich by patronizing them.... |
| Politics › Re: Amina Ali ‘misses Militant Husband’ by abbeyfel: 10:33am On Aug 18, 2016 |
midolian:What makes you think he ever raped her? And to say women with their stupid love is kinda out of place. Even Osama bin Laden had a wife. They probably share the same ideology. Who knows? |
| Education › How Academics Is Killing The Future Of Nigerians. by abbeyfel(op): 12:44pm On Aug 17, 2016 |
To be educated is great, and as a matter of fact a tool that is needed to shape our world today. Great nations have always emerged from the hard and collective efforts of "educated minds". Education helps sharpen mind, talent and skills. But it has never being that going to school and acquiring a degree or masters guarantee that an individual has truly been educated. To me, that is academics. When you are educated, you certainly understands and can therefore utilize what as been learnt. Academicians are those that are book detailed. They know how to dot the (I) and cross the (t), but are rarely creative or you innovative. These are the set of people Nigeria has been put under since the inception of democracy. We give much credence and honour to the Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge universities trained much more than any other. The question is this, apart from some bleeping policies they come up with from time to time, are they really innovative or inspired? Has there been a time we have really moved by a giant stride base on the idea of a government in this country? All we get are just POLICIES! POLICIES!! POLICIES!!!. Nothing have we really enjoyed in this country. We are either managing or suffering and smilling. This is what We get when we put our destiny in the hands of Academicians who probably got certified by hook or by crook. What make us think a man or woman with a diploma who as added value to their lives by always expanding their knowledge by several means of self development can not do better than e.g, an Harvard trained individual? Only inspired ideas can change a nation. Mere policies can only most time cater for short time inadequacies. Hmmmmm. Many bright minds can't even get elected into local governments where governance is most visible and reachable. Most annoying is that the trend still continues.... Abeg make I rest my fingers jare. |
| Science/Technology › Re: Annular Eclipse To Occur In Nigeria On September 1st - NASRDA by abbeyfel: 11:39am On Aug 17, 2016 |
iamtewwy:eclipse occurs everywhere. it's not particularly a Nigerian phenomenon. you only get to know of it when it concerns your region most of the time. since it is not disastrous, it is often not globally reported.. |
| Business › Re: Can Someone Possibly Make A Reasonable Residual Income Monthly Betting On Sports by abbeyfel: 11:39pm On Jan 05, 2016 |
Am sorry. But if you really know what residual income is, you will not mention Betting along it in the same sense. How do you expect betting on sports to bring you a residual income? Residual income is actually a constant inflow of cash from a tested and trusted source. Yes you can win from time to time. But making it a residual income, just *fogerit* |
| Nairaland General › Re: Conductor Cooking Under Petrol Tanker [photos] by abbeyfel: 8:56pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
This is suicide bombing in the process and making. BEWARE!!! |
| Politics › Re: Rare Photo Of A Soldier Teaching A Lady How 2 Shoot Gun During Nigeria Civil War by abbeyfel: 7:57pm On May 02, 2015 |
RickRichards:If I give u upper-cut! But You can lie ooo... |
| Politics › Re: Rare Photo Of A Soldier Teaching A Lady How 2 Shoot Gun During Nigeria Civil War by abbeyfel: 7:40pm On May 02, 2015 |
Enypie:You get eyes jare. The Body chemistry as said it all. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Buhari Receives President Ouattara Alassane Of Côte D'ivoire by abbeyfel: 9:28pm On Apr 20, 2015 |
Kororugged:You will understand Nigeria's peculiarity before the next four years is over. Nigeria's problem is not the president alone. We all are involved.You are an example of a typical Nigerian. Giving abusive names or title to ur leaders shows a gross lack of understand and knowledge. Imagine,the two gentlemen involve never even abused each other for once,which wan con be your own? Na only u get Nigeria? Jona sef don congratulate Buhari you dey here they curse who God don bless! |
| Politics › Re: Buhari Receives President Ouattara Alassane Of Côte D'ivoire by abbeyfel: 9:04pm On Apr 20, 2015 |
Kororugged:Guy you they yarn nonsense. You dnt even have regards for the Elders. If you are a correct person,you will not refer to your serving president like that. Because Him no perform no make am a Bad person nah. Hisssss! |
| Health › How Your Urine Can Save Your Life by abbeyfel(op): 12:16pm On Jul 23, 2013 |
THE BENEFITS OF URINE THERAPY You’d never think there was anything good in a pot of pee, right? Here’s news for you. The use of urine for medicinal purposes can be traced to societies in ancient Egypt, China, Hindu and Aztec histories. Advocates also cite a prominent verse in the Bible: “Drink water from thine own cistern and the streams of thine own well.” Urine therapy is also known as amaroli and it is an integral part of the Ayurvedic tradition of Yoga. Yogis who follow Ayurveda are advised to drink the urine they excrete between 4 and 6 in the morning because the hormones released are propitious in inducing the meditative state of mind. The rationale behind urine therapy is quite simple and persuasive. Urine is believed to be a byproduct of blood filtration. It is NOT excess water that is released by the body. When blood filled with nutrients pass through the liver, the toxins are filtered out and are excreted as solid waste. The purified blood then travels to the kidney where excess nutrients are eliminated from the body. The medical name of urine is Plasma Ultrafiltrate. 95% of this liquid is water and the rest is a mixture of nutrients, urea, minerals, enzymes, antibodies and hormones. Urine consists of urea, which is an antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral agent. Urea is produced when the body tries to balance the ratio of sodium chloride with water. Because of its ability to kill bacteria and limit inflammation, urea is often used in ointments and lotions. Urine can be used internally or applied externally. For internal use, it is necessary to collect the morning’s first sample. A sterile container is used, and with a dropper the patient places anywhere between 5-10 drops under his tongue. The usual system is to use 1-5 drops on the first day, followed by 5-10 drops on the second day, 5-10 drops on the morning of the third day and 5-10 drops on the evening of the third day. “Drinking urine is a good alternative wherever water is scarce. It not only satisfies the need for liquid, but also actually keeps the body healthy. Some time ago there was an earthquake in Egypt. A survivor was pulled out of the rubble in Cairo after being trapped for three days. The man had kept himself alive by, among other things, drinking his own urine and he was in excellent condition. I heard another story about a man who kept himself alive with his own urine for a week in a collapsed mine. At the time of his rescue, he looked fine and was in extraordinary health.” Homeopathic urine therapy dilutes the urine with distilled water and this diluted solution is placed under the tongue till there is a reduction in symptoms. Precautions are taken to ensure the purity and quality of the urine. The first urine of the day and the mid-stream urine is the best sample. Before collecting the sample, it is necessary to wash the genital area thoroughly. After taking the urine into the body, individuals should refrain from eating anything for at least half an hour. For external application, new or old urine can be used. Since older urine has a higher concentration of ammonia, it is more effective against skin diseases and rashes. To make the urine old, it should be stored in a dark bottle and closed tightly and kept away from the sun for 3-4 days. A small amount of the solution is applied directly on the skin. It can also be sprayed on the skin or added to skin lotions, cream or moisturizers. Doctors advise against the use of soap immediately after applying urine on the skin. Urine should never be injected into the body. Since urine therapy depends on the gradual introduction of urine into the body, a sudden introduction of urine into the bloodstream can cause damage. Urine therapy is supposed to cure a variety of ailments ranging from Arthritis, Cancer, Hepatitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Herpes and adrenal failure. It is commonly used to combat venom from snakebites, jellyfish and beestings. Urine is the main ingredient in infertility drugs. So, now you know there’s more to pee than what meets the eye! “The medical community has already been aware of [urine's] astounding efficacy for decades, and yet none of us has ever been told about it. Why? Maybe they think it’s too controversial. Or maybe, more accurately, there wasn’t any monetary reward for telling people what scientists know about one of the most extraordinary natural healing elements in the world.” |
| Sports › Re: The History Of Fc Barcelona by abbeyfel(op): 11:51am On Jul 23, 2013 |
mens dept: Okay so whatMeaning |
| Sports › The History Of Manchester United FC by abbeyfel(op): 1:52pm On Jul 21, 2013 |
Manchester United is one of the wealthiest and most widely supported football teams in the world.[6][7][8][9] In January 2013, Manchester United became the first sports team in the world to be valued at $3 billion. Forbes Magazine valued the club at $3.3 billion – $1.2 billion higher than the next most valuable sports team.[10] After being floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1991, the club was purchased by Malcolm Glazer in May 2005 in a deal valuing the club at almost £800 million.[11] In August 2012, Manchester United made an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. History of Manchester United F.C. (1878–1945) Manchester United Football Club was formed in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club by the Carriage and Wagon department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot at Newton Heath.[1] The team initially played games against other departments and rail companies at their home ground at North Road, but by 1888 the club had become a founding member of The Combination, a regional football league. However, following the league's dissolution before the end of its first season, Newton Heath joined the newly formed Football Alliance, which ran for three seasons before being merged with The Football League. This resulted in the club starting the 1892–93 season in the First Division, by which time it had become independent of the rail company, dropped the "LYR" from its name and moved to a new ground at Bank Street.[1] After just two seasons, the club was relegated to the Second Division.[1] In January 1902, with debts of £2,670 – equivalent to £210,000 as of 2013[2] – the club was served with a winding-up order.[3] Captain Harry Stafford found four local businessmen – including John Henry Davies, who became club president – each willing to invest £500 in return for a direct interest in running the club.[4] As a mark of this fresh start, on 24 April 1902, the club's name was changed to "Manchester United".[5][6] Under Ernest Mangnall, who became club secretary in 1903, the team finished as Second Division runners-up in 1906 and secured promotion to the First Division, which it won in 1908 – the club's first league title. The following season began with victory in the first ever Charity Shield[7] and ended with the club's first FA Cup title. Manchester United moved to a new stadium at Old Trafford in 1910, and won the First Division for the second time in 1911, but at the end of the following season, secretary Mangnall left to join Manchester City.[8] In 1922, three years after the resumption of football following the First World War, the club was relegated to the Second Division, where it remained until regaining promotion in 1925. Relegated again in 1931, Manchester United became a yo-yo club, achieving its all-time lowest position of 20th-place in the Second Division in 1934. Following the death of John Henry Davies in October 1927, the club's finances deteriorated to the extent that Manchester United would likely have gone bankrupt had it not been for an investment of £2,000 in December 1931 by James W. Gibson, who assumed control of the club.[9] In the 1938–39 season – the last year of football before the Second World War – the club finished 14th in the First Division.[9] During the war, the club participated in the Wartime League and the Football League War Cup, but in 1941, Old Trafford was damaged by German bombs and would not be fully repaired until 1949.[10] History of Manchester United F.C. (1945–1969) Sir Matt Busby Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, and changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. United had been league champions in 1908 and 1911, as well as winning the FA Cup in 1909, but the interwar years were less successful as financial problems blighted the club, who spent the 1920s and 1930s bouncing between the First and Second Divisions. In October 1945, the impending resumption of football led to the managerial appointment of Matt Busby, who demanded an unprecedented level of control over team selection, player transfers and training sessions.[1] Busby led the team to second-place league finishes in 1947, 1948 and 1949, and to FA Cup victory in 1948 - the club's first major trophy for 37 years. In 1952, the club won the First Division, its first league title for 41 years.[2] With an average age of 22, the media labelled the back-to-back title winning side of 1956 and 1957 "the Busby Babes", a testament to Busby's faith in his youth players who had gradually replaced the older players of the team which had enjoyed success in the late 1940s and early 1950s.[3] In 1956-57, Manchester United became the first English team to compete in the European Cup, despite objections from the Football League, who had denied Chelsea the same opportunity the previous season.[4] En route to the semi-final, which they lost to Real Madrid, the team recorded a 10–0 victory over Belgian champions Anderlecht, which remains the club's biggest victory on record.[5] The following season, on the way home from a European Cup quarter-final victory against Red Star Belgrade, the aircraft carrying the Manchester United players, officials and journalists crashed while attempting to take off after refuelling in Munich, Germany. The Munich air disaster of 6 February 1958 claimed 23 lives, including those of eight players – Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan – and injured several more. Two players were so seriously injured that they never played again.[6][7] Reserve team manager Jimmy Murphy took over as manager while Busby recovered from his injuries and the club's makeshift side reached the FA Cup Final, which they lost to Bolton Wanderers. In recognition of the team's tragedy, UEFA invited the club to compete in the 1958–59 European Cup alongside eventual League champions Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite approval from the FA, the Football League determined that the club should not enter the competition, since it had not qualified.[8][9] Busby rebuilt the team through the 1960s by signing players such as Denis Law and Pat Crerand, who combined with the next generation of youth players – including George Best – to win the FA Cup in 1963. The following season, they finished second in the league, then won the title in 1965 and 1967. In 1968, Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup, beating Benfica 4–1 in the final,[10] with a team that contained three European Footballers of the Year: Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best.[11] Matt Busby resigned as manager in 1969 and was replaced by the reserve team coach, former Manchester United player Wilf McGuinness. History of Manchester United F.C. (1969–1986) Following an eighth-place finish in the 1969–70 season and a poor start to the 1970–71 season, Busby was persuaded to temporarily resume managerial duties, and McGuinness returned to his position as reserve team coach. In June 1971, Frank O'Farrell was appointed as manager, but lasted just 18 months before being replaced by Tommy Docherty in December 1972.[1] Docherty saved Manchester United from relegation that season, only to see them relegated in 1974; by that time the trio of Best, Law, and Charlton had left the club.[2] The team won promotion at the first attempt and reached the FA Cup final in 1976, but were beaten by Southampton. They reached the final again in 1977, beating Liverpool 2–1. Docherty was dismissed shortly afterwards, following the revelation of his affair with the club physiotherapist's wife.[3][4] Dave Sexton replaced Docherty as manager in the summer of 1977. Despite major signings, including Joe Jordan, Gordon McQueen, Gary Bailey, and Ray Wilkins, the team failed to achieve any significant results; they finished in the top two in 1979–80 and lost to Arsenal in the 1979 FA Cup Final. Sexton was dismissed in 1981, even though the team won the last seven games under his direction.[5] He was replaced by Ron Atkinson, who immediately broke the British record transfer fee to sign Bryan Robson from West Bromwich Albion. Under Atkinson, Manchester United won the FA Cup twice in three years – in 1983 and 1985. In 1985–86, after 13 wins and two draws in its first 15 matches, the club was favourite to win the league, but finished in fourth place. The following season, with the club in danger of relegation by November, Atkinson was dismissed. The History of Manchester United F.C. (1986–present) covers the period following the appointment of Alex Ferguson in November 1986, to the present day. Ferguson joined the club from Aberdeen on the same day that Ron Atkinson was dismissed,[1] and guided the club to a 12th-place finish in the league.[2] Despite a second-place finish in 1987–88, the club was back in 11th place the following season.[3] Reportedly on the verge of being dismissed, victory over Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup Final replay (after a 3–3 draw) saved Ferguson's career.[4][5] The following season, Manchester United claimed its first Cup Winners' Cup title and competed in the 1991 UEFA Super Cup, beating European Cup holders Red Star Belgrade 1–0 in the final at Old Trafford. A second consecutive League Cup final appearance followed in 1992, in which the team beat Nottingham Forest 1–0 at Wembley.[6] In 1993, the club won its first league title since 1967, and a year later, for the first time since 1957, it won a second consecutive title – alongside the FA Cup – to complete the first "Double" in the club's history.[6] Manchester United's 1998–99 season was the most successful in English club football history as they became the first team to win the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League – "The Treble" – in the same season.[7] Losing 1–0 going into injury time in the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored late goals to claim a dramatic victory over Bayern Munich, in what is considered one of the greatest comebacks of all time.[8] The club also won the Intercontinental Cup after beating Palmeiras 1–0 in Tokyo.[9] Ferguson was subsequently knighted for his services to football.[10] In 2000, Manchester United competed in the inaugural FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil,[11] and won the league again in the 1999–2000 and 2000–01 seasons. The team finished as runners-up in 2001–02, before regaining the title in 2002–03. They won the 2003–04 FA Cup, beating Millwall 3–0 in the final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[12] In the 2005–06 season Manchester United failed to qualify for the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over a decade, but recovered to secure a second-place league finish and victory over Wigan Athletic in the 2006 Football League Cup Final. The club regained the Premier League in the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons, and completed the European double by beating Chelsea 6–5 on penalties in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. Ryan Giggs made a record 759th appearance for the club in this game, overtaking previous record holder Bobby Charlton.[13] In December 2008, the club won the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup and followed this with the 2008–09 Football League Cup, and its third successive Premier League title.[14][15] That summer, Cristiano Ronaldo was sold to Real Madrid for a world record £80 million.[16] In 2010, Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 2–1 at Wembley to retain the League Cup, its first successful defence of a knockout cup competition. The club has won a total of 60 major trophies, including the League Championship a record 19 times (a record 12 times in the Premier League era), the FA Cup a record 11 times, the League Cup four times, the Charity Shield a record 19 times (including four shared titles), the European Cup three times, the European Cup Winners Cup once, the European Super Cup once, the FIFA Club World Cup once and the Intercontinental Cup once.[1] Manchester United is the only English club to have been crowned world champions, in 1999 and 2008. The club has never finished outside of the top three in the Premier League and has never been out of the top two divisions of English football since entering the Football League. As of the end of the 2011–12 season, they have played a total of 5,281 competitive matches.[2] This list details the club's achievements in major competitions, and the top scorers for each season. Top scorers in bold were also the top scorers in the English league that season. Records of competitions such as the Lancashire Cup and the Manchester and District Challenge Cup are not included due to them being considered of less importance than the FA Cup and the League Cup. They were the first English club to enter European competition, entering the European Cup in 1956. Since then, the club has competed in every UEFA-organised competition, with the exception of the now-defunct Intertoto Cup. The competition in which the club has had the most success is the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League); they have won three European Cups, the first of which came in 1968; this win made them the first English club to win the European Cup. The other two victories came in 1999 and 2008. The club has also won the Cup Winners' Cup, which they won in 1991; the Super Cup, also won in 1991; and the Intercontinental Cup, which they won in 1999. After their Champions League wins in 1999 and 2008, Manchester United also competed as UEFA's representatives at the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. They were knocked out of the 2000 tournament at the group stage, but went on to win the 2008 competition, becoming the first English side to do so. |
