Northwest England’s Manchester United has long served as one of Europe’s premiere professional sports teams, continually showcasing great success on the field as they boast one of the biggest fan bases in sport. Regarded as “The Most Popular Football Team in the World”, Manchester United currently holds the largest average game attendance in Europe, demonstrated by its millions of fans such as Tunde Folawiyo and others throughout the United Kingdom who attend home games with great pride. Those with an everlasting passion for Manchester United may be truly fascinated by the deep rooted history of the team’s home field, Old Trafford.

Located in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, the Old Trafford football stadium holds a capacity of 75,731. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom and the ninth-largest overall in Europe. Nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams by Bobby Charlton,Old Trafford has been United’s home ground since 1910, although bomb damage from World War II rendered the stadium unusable from 1941 to 1949. Recently, in March of 2014, Sir Bobby Charlton was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Torch Trophy Trust. The charity recognises and supports volunteers in sport and recreation and this award is used to celebrate the humanitarian accomplishments of its honourees. Since joining the Reds in 1953, Sir Bobby has enjoyed a thriving career that has put him at the forefront of Manchester United.

Throughout its long history as the home field of the world’s most popular sports team, Old Trafford has hosted a variety of high-profile events including the FA Cup semi-finals, England fixtures, matches at the 1966 World Cup and Euro 96 and the 2003 Champions League Final among many others.

The grounds of Old Trafford have held some of the great athletic talent the world has seen with international sports superstars including players such as Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham among those who’ve taken the field. Whilst the stadium has bared witness to a host of injuries throughout the years, Manchester United and the seats of Old Trafford have witnessed a host of incredible triumphs.

Through the continued support of their millions of devoted fans including Tunde Folawiyo, the future of Manchester United seems bright as they continue on a path toward a hopeful World Cup ticket. The club’s long history of outstanding reputation as one of the most popular sports teams on the planet will undoubtedly provide the encouragement needed to exercise great play on and off the field this season.