Football Iconic

UEFA is a bonafide global superpower in the realm of football and politics. Many feel as though they are bigger than FIFA, Many feel they are bigger than more than a few global governments. Both of those things may very well be true, depending on how you look at it.

How did they get here and what has had to happen to make all of this possible?

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When Sir Alex Ferguson retired from football management in 2013, his parting gift to Manchester United was setting them up for future success. This was done through hand selecting his own successor.

That man was none other than 'The Chosen One', David Moyes. This selection did not have the desired effect...

The thought of this period strikes fear in the hearts of any loyal United fan. But, should that be the case?

With the gift of hindsight, I can't help but ponder a simple question: was it really that bad?

Yes. Yes, it was.

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