Multiple choice general knowledge sports

MUFC was founded as _________ in 1878

  1. Newton Welath LYR F.C.

  2. Newton Heath LYR F.C.

  3. Newton Sports LYR F.C.

  4. Newton FIFA LYR F.C.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Manchester United was originally founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR F.C., named after the local Newton Heath area and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (LYR) company whose workers formed the team. The club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 after financial troubles.

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