🚨🗣️ Pierluigi Collina (former Italian referee) on Manchester United’s historic comeback against Bayern Munich in the 1999 UCL final:
“It was the last two minutes, I saw the Bayern players on the bench preparing to celebrate the title. Suddenly, Manchester United scored two goals in two minutes and reversed the score.
At that moment, I saw the true face of football — death and life in one stadium. People celebrating madly and people desperate to death.
That night also taught me something about Manchester United: never celebrate too early against them. Until the final whistle, they always believe. Since then, for me, United became the perfect example of mentality, mentality that made them the biggest club in the world.”
There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.
To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.
Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.
Forever a Red Devil ❤️