My return to Old Trafford was just a brief reminder of why this stadium is known as the Theater of Dreams.
Cristiano Ronaldo, September 2021At the end of this game, the European Cup will be only six feet away from you, and you'll not even able to touch it if we lose. And for many of you, that will be the closest you will ever get. Don't you dare come back in here without giving your all.
Alex Ferguson, May 1999, Half-time speech during Champions League finalsI thought I was joining Manchester United. I was mislead by all involved. I wasn't aware there was another Manchester club.
Manchester City F.C.RobinhoMy problem at Manchester was the coach. Van Gaal was the worst of my career. I would score, assist, and the next day he would show me my misplaced passes.
Ángel Di MaríaThere have always been strong teams at Manchester United. But this one is the strongest.
Paul Pogba, August 2021My first Cup, my first call to the Portuguese National team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Ballon d'Or, they were all born from this special connection between me and the Red Devils. History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word!
Cristiano Ronaldo, August 2021, about returning to Manchester UnitedI love Manchester United. It's great there, they support me a lot. I'm very good here at Madrid, but in the future, nobody knows. Let's see what's gonna happen.
Cristiano Ronaldo, November 2015All they can talk about is Manchester United.
Alex Ferguson, on Manchester CityWhen you have played for Manchester United, it is difficult to go elsewhere.
Ander HerreraManchester United is stronger than anybody in the world.
Eric CantonaManchester United breathes football.
Robin Van PersieIn the end, very little gets in the way of what Manchester United wants to do.
Tim HowardThe team is the star at Manchester United.
Manuel NeuerI've matured since joining Manchester United, on and off the field.
Wayne RooneyReal Madrid is like Manchester United or Liverpool or Bayern Munich. There is so much history, and you need to play and win against that history. It's difficult to play against them because you fight against everything - the history, the players - but because of that, the motivation is always so high.
Bayern Munich, Real MadridFernando Torres