Manchester United - European Champion.

Manchester United became European Champions for the third time yesterday after beating Chelsea in the first ever all English club final through penalty shoot out after both team can only manage a 1-1 draw after extra time.The first time United won the European Cup was in 1968 under the guidance of the legendary Sir Matt Busby,the second time was in 1999 by beating Bayern Munich 2-1 in the final in which that year United also won the Premier League and The FA Cup,a unique treble for the club.The match was played in Moscow,the home soil for Chelsea owner,Roman Abramovich who will certainly feel frustrated with his team defeat.Chelsea certainly could win the game even during normal time but had hit the woodwork at least on three occasion,and during the shoot out after Cristiano Ronaldo saw his effort parried away by Petr Cech,John Terry could have won it for Chelsea,but with Edwin Van der Sar beaten,he sent his shot just wide.Sir Alex Ferguson hails his team of champions and said luck was certainly on their side.It is a fitting win for United because this year marked the 50Th anniversary of the Munich tragedy,where Sir Matt Busby lost more than half of his best players at that time after the plane they was on skidded on a snowy runaway and crashed.Sir Bobby Charlton,one of the club Director now,was one of the survivor and he led the United team in receiving their winners medal.Credit must be given to United senior players like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes for guiding their younger team mates to prepare for such a big game as this.Scholes manage to bury the ghost of missing the 99 Finals through suspension by giving an outstanding performance,and it was his exchange of pass with Wes Brown that led to Brown crossing the ball for Ronaldo to give United the lead.Ryan Giggs mark his excellent career with United,by becoming the most capped player,beating even Sir Bobby to it,capturing his 759 club appearance when he was introduced to replace Scholes.He has won 2 European Champions Medal and 10 Premier League title with United,a great achievement for such a great player.There are rumors that Ronaldo will be leaving for Real Madrid next season,even if that is true,United still have great players in Rooney and Tevez to lead their attack and will be well supported by Giggs,Scholes,Carrick,Hargreaves,Anderson,Ji Sung Park and Nani in midfield.Sir Alex will certainly have a few players line up to buy for next season and he is known to be good in bringing quality players to United,just the way he brought Ronaldo to United.A great season for United and will certainly look forward to next season.They've beaten Chelsea here,and just pip them to the Premier League title on the last day,so next season will certainly be interesting to see them slug it out again,with Arsenal and Liverpool providing a fight,and who knows,maybe Newcastle,Spurs and Everton can spring some surprises.All the best to all the lads of double champions..Manchester United.

I Just Love Man U.

I just simply love Man U you know.I think I have been a fan since the 80's.The most interesting time was watching Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister manning their defence..they both were just great.It seems nobody or nothing can get past them..then comes Captain Marvel era..Bryan Robson,the midfield maestro that is ever so cool,and no surprise he become captain of the team because he certainly can lead.Eric Cantona..who doesn't remember him..no..not for the Kung Fu kick but his brilliance on the field,his genius keep on winning games for Man U.After he depart,many wonder,with all this new players from the Man U academy,will they shine?DavidBeckham,Gary Neville,Phil Neville,Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs are product of this academy and they enter the first team at almost the same time after graduating.The one that get the most attention is Beckham,he's more good looking than he is a good footballer some say..but can any not good footballer notice an opportunity and score an incredible goal from just inches in your own half?He did against Wimbeldon and I never saw any other world class player doing it.He practise a lot to improve his passes and freekicks,his signature freekicks.He lacks in style and dribbling,but give him the ball,and he sure can pass it right to your feet or head or whatever.

Their last greatest achievement was in 1999 when they won the treble..the league,FA cup and European Cup..this season they already miss on the FA Cup after losing to Portsmouth in the quarterfinal,but they already won the Barclay's Premier League,winning on the last day,beating Chelsea to it,yet this two team will meet again in Moscow this coming 21st May to decide the winner of the Champions League.If Man U win,they will do the double this season and Sir Alex Ferguson will go one up against Sir Matt Busby,the legendary Man U manager who won the European Cup in 1968.If Chelsea win,it will be their first,and what a present it will be for their owner,Roman Abramovich to win in his native soil of Russia.

Both team have been great this season,Chelsea did well after the early season departure of The Special One..Jose Maurinho,but his replacement,Avram Grant certainly did well to guide Chelsea.Lets hope it will be an interesting final and may the best team on that night win.To Man U..good luck guys..