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UNIVERSAL PICTURES (UK) TO RELEASE NEW FILM PRODUCTION 1 st DECEMBER 2013  THE ERA DEFINING THE CLASS OF 92 DOCUMENTARY The Class of 92 , a cinematic documentary detailing the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United footballers ( David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville ) will debut in selected cinemas across the UK from Sunday 1 st December and will be available on DVD from Monday 2 nd December. The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United’s European Cup triumph, and will dramatically interweave and mirror the highs and lows of its football odyssey with the immense social and cultural changes taking place in Britain at the time. At the heart of this ambitious film is the tale of how six 14 year-old working class lads from diverse backgrounds came together to play for the same club, became the spine of the most lauded team in world football, and who througho...

Manchester United vs Real Madrid. 19th April, 2000. This one is hands down favourite Beckham goal - but is it his best? Given the occasion, skill and technique used to execute the shot, I'd argue any day that it beat any of his stunning free kicks or long range efforts. See it here in full: http://youtu.be/LKlp0PzeJQ8

On the 18th May, 2013, 82 minutes into the French League 1 game between PSG and Brest, David Beckham is replaced by Ezequial Lavezzi for the home side. And with that substitution, one of the greatest sporting icons of my or any other generation departs football. These are his final emotional moments as a footballer:

David Beckham. United: 1992 - 2003 Football: 1992 - 2013 Superstar: Eternity.

Amazing graphic by ManUtd.com highlight the extent of Sir Alex's brilliance and what he has achieved during his 26 1/2 years at United.

I have been pondering over this piece for hours. Given that this, football’s greatest managerial reign, was always going to reach an end, you could say I have been thinking about it for years. I have deliberated how I should best express my shock, describing my sadness at the news and fears surrounding the future progress of the club. The most fitting moments I should choose when reminiscing over his 27 years of service that has seen him transform Manchester United from a team locked in mid-table uncertainty to the most successful British team ever and a globally recognisable brand. I wanted to touch upon the changes that have occurred in football over the last 27 years and how there has been only one manager to see it, and succeeded through it, all. From all the icons that have graced, and departed, the Theatre of Dreams, to the vast number of managers our rivals have recruited during that time. Since 1986 there have been 24 Real Madrid, 18 Chelsea, 14 City and 13 Milan managers. At M...

"My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their fucking perch. And you can print that." SAF on Liverpool