Published 18:05 IST, February 11th 2020

Manchester United: Evra recalls Sir Alex Ferguson's inspiring speech before 2008 CL final

Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra has an interesting story about how Sir Alex Ferguson motivated them before their 2008 CL final against Chelsea.

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Sir Alex Ferguson defined everything that Manchester United stood for. legendary manr made Manchester United globally famous. Sir Alex Ferguson became Manchester United's manr in 1986. He went on to man side for 27 years. Manchester United were ruling English top-tier league under Sir Alex Ferguson and re was stopping m. Manchester United won 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups and 2 UEFA Champions League trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson. 

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Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra has an interesting story about how Sir Alex Ferguson motivated m before ir 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea. story is about how Sir Alex Ferguson made his team understand what y stand for. Evra added that all players were left inspired at end of Sir Alex Ferguson's speech. Have a look.

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Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Cristia Ronaldo drew first blood as he opened account for Manchester United in 27th minute. However, Frank Lampard cancelled out Ronaldo's goal with his strike in 45th minute. match went to extra time. Both teams failed to capitalize in extra 30 minutes which took match into penalties. Manchester United downed Chelsea in penalties and y won 6-5 in Moscow to become European champions that season. United goalkeeper Edwin van der Saar took home Man of Match trophy for his performance. 

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18:05 IST, February 11th 2020