1999 Treble
First English club to achieve the continental treble.
In the 1998–99 season, under Alex Ferguson, Manchester United became the first English club to achieve the continental treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
Quick Facts
- Manager
- Sir Alex Ferguson
- Captain
- Roy Keane (suspended for final; Peter Schmeichel captained the team in the final)
- Key final result
- 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich
- League position
- Champions of the Premier League
Lore & Background
The 1998–99 treble-winning season was part of Alex Ferguson's tenure as manager, during which he won 38 trophies including 13 league titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League titles between 1986 and 2013.
Did You Know?
- Manchester United were the first English club to win the European Cup, in 1968.
- The club's nickname is the Red Devils.
- Manchester United won the UEFA Europa League in 2016–17 under José Mourinho.
More in Club History & Eras
Premier LeagueMunich Air DisasterSir Matt Busby EraManchester United RebrandingEric Cantona Signing1907–08 Football LeagueRenamed Manchester United F.C.Opening of Old Trafford StadiumAppointment of Sir Matt BusbyFounding as Newton Heath LYR F.C.Appointment of Sir Alex FergusonFormation of the Class of '92
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