Manchester United is one of the world's most famous and successful football clubs, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, and competing in the English Premier League. Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath, the club wears iconic red, white, and black. The club's history is defined by legendary manager Sir Matt Busby's post-war rebuilding and the tragic Munich air disaster of 1958, followed by the European Cup win in 1968. The modern juggernaut was built under Sir Alex Ferguson, who oversaw an era of unprecedented domestic and European dominance from the 1990s through the 2010s, winning 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies with stars like Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The post-Ferguson era has been one of transition and rebuilding, with the club striving to return to its former heights under new ownership and management. The global fan base, known as the Red Devils, is immense. Manchester United remains a commercial powerhouse and a club where the expectation is always to compete for the biggest trophies.