Record-breaking Manchester United claim historic title
The set is complete. They’ve done it all. They have every one of them in the cabinet. After 14 matches and more than 14,358 air miles, Manchester United are Europa League champions. They’ve won everything there is to win. The Red Devils now stand alongside Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus and Wednesday’s opponents Ajax as the only clubs to have won the UEFA Cup/Europa League, Champions League/European Cup & Cup-Winners’ Cup. And it was fitting that substitute Wayne Rooney lifted the mammoth trophy in Stockholm following their 2-0 defeat of Ajax on Wednesday, in what could be his last appearance for the club. Man Utd’s and England’s all-time top scorer lifted the club’s 42nd trophy, making them the most decorated side in English football history. 31-year-old Rooney’s late substitute appearance was his fourth appearance in a major European final for the club, equaling the record held by Ryan Giggs. It was also fitting that the most expensive footballer in history ...