England
Old Trafford
Old Trafford, given the nickname The Theatre of Dreams by Manchester United
FC legend Bobby Charlton, is an all-seater football stadium and the home of
former European champions Manchester United FC, one of the richest and most famous clubs in the world. They earn a lot of money from global television deals, merchandise, match tickets and big sponsorship deals. The ground
has been the club's permanent residence since 1910, with the exception of an
eight year absence from 1941 to 1949 following the bombing of the stadium in
the Second World War. During this period, the club shared Maine Road with
local rivals Manchester City FC. The ground has frequently hosted FA Cup
semi-final matches as a neutral venue, as well as hosting several England
international fixtures whilst the national stadium was under reconstruction.
It also hosted matches at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the most imporant tournament for national teams of the most popular sport in the world. Another football tournament, UEFA Euro 96, was held at Old Trafford too. It also hosted
the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final, the most important tournament for European football clubs. Old Trafford also held rugby games.
