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United and Rooney go down in Munich

Manchester United produced a sub-par performance in the Allianz Arena on a difficult night for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men. Wayne Rooney’s early goal looked to have earned United a share of the spoils, before Ivica Olic’s deserved late winner for Bayern Munich secured a first leg lead for the home side in Southern Germany. Worse [...]

Remembering 1999

United’s record against German giants Bayern Munich reads seven competitive matches played and one victory. But what a match that was. United’s 2-1 win in Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium 11 years ago still ranks among the greatest highlights in the history of the club. Tonight’s fixture cannot compete but this should put you in the [...]

Pictures: United in Germany

United head to Munich with Rio and Roo

Manchester United head into the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich in German with key players Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney fit to start after the pair sat out Saturday’s 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. Instead, it is Bayern with cause for concern as wingers Arjen Robben and Franc Ribéry sweat on fitness. [...]

Government finally acts on ownership in face of inept regulation

Supporters’ anger, from Manchester United to Portsmouth, via Liverpool, Southend and Crystal Palace, with club governance has finally translated into a promise for firmer regulation by the government. In the week that United faces Bayern Munich, a club 51 per cent owned by the supporters, action is welcomed better late than never. Under the proposals, [...]

Achtung! Reds get Bayern in Champions draw

Manchester United will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter final after the draw made in Nyon today. Sir Alex Ferguson’s 2008 champions, aiming for a third final in a row after beating Chelsea two seasons ago but losing to Barcelona last year, will play Bayern on 30 March and 7 April 2010, with [...]