Chinese fans queued outside the Olympic Stadium in Beijing on Friday to visit United's 'Champions Experience'.

Champions arrive in Beijing

28/10/2011 14:53, Report by Richard Johnson

United's 'Champions Experience' opened its doors to the public of Beijing on Friday, on the doorstep of the iconic Olympic 'Bird's Nest' Stadium.

The experience takes fans through the history of each one of the Reds’ 19 league title wins, displaying artefacts which rarely leave the Old Trafford museum, such as the first ever league medal won by United, shirts worn by Denis Law, Teddy Sheringham and Ruud van Nistelrooy, and boots worn by Wayne Rooney and David Beckham.

The finale to the exhibition is a stunning Epson 3D projection showcase, which shows United’s stars in a completely new dimension.

The experience has previously been to Shanghai and was well received by the Beijing fans with over 2,000 visitors on Friday alone.

As well as the Champions Experience, the Barclays Premier League Trophy Tour is also on site, which gives fans a chance to see a number of interactive displays, as well as get close to the silverware.

If seeing United memorablia isn't enough, there are also giveaways happening all day and the chance to enter a lucky draw to win a shirt signed by members of the United team.

The experience is free to the public and open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October.

source : www.manutd.com

Robbo visits Africa

28/10/2011 15:43, Report by Sarah Kester

United legend and club ambassador Bryan Robson has been in Africa this week for the closing stages of the 'Airtel Rising Stars' football clinics in Gabon and Tanzania.

The visit has helped to raise awareness of the programme, which was devised by club sponsors Airtel and aims to develop young talent in Africa through an Under-17 boys/girls football competition across the continent.

Bryan began his visit in Gabon before heading to Tanzania, where he met those players fortunate enough to have made it to the finals of the tournament. The former club skipper took part in training sessions with the young finalists organised by Manchester United Soccer Schools.

The tournament has been a huge success, attracting 36,000 participants across 15 countries. With another tournament planned for next year, the club hope even more players will have the opportunity to 'learn to play the United way'.

source : manutd