Manchester United plc, the UK-based professional sports team, has been making impressive strides lately. Primarily known for operating the Manchester United Football Club, the company also establishes marketing and sponsorship relationships with companies globally and regionally, to further the team's brand. Additionally, Manchester United plc markets and sells its sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and licensed merchandise, inclusive of mugs and bed spreads, through various retail and e-commerce outlets. The company's global reach also extends to the distribution of live football content and the broadcast of television rights for competitions like the Premier League and Union of European Football Associations club competitions. To widen its customer base, the company offers a direct-to-consumer subscription mobile application. Furthermore, Manchester United plc oversees the operation of the Old Trafford sports venue with its vast 74,240 seating capacity while also investing in properties. With its founding dating back to 1878, the Manchester United plc, formerly known as Manchester United Ltd., shows no signs of slowing down.