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Ryan Giggs scored the iconic semi-final winner against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup. His solo goal after a mazy run from the halfway line is considered one of the greatest goals in FA Cup history.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United hat-trick against Newcastle United in January 2008. This 6-0 victory showcased Ronaldo's development into a world-class striker under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Roy Keane, the iconic Manchester United midfielder, wore the number 16 jersey during his time at the club from 1997 to 2005. He was known for his leadership as captain and his combative playing style in central midfield.

Wayne Rooney wore the number 8 jersey when he first joined Manchester United in 2004 as an 18-year-old. He later changed to number 10 in 2007 after the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Sachin Tendulkar scored the first double century in ODI cricket history when he made 200* against South Africa on February 24, 2010 at Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior. This was a landmark achievement as no batsman had previously reached the 200-run mark in a 50-over match.

Manchester United beat Barcelona in the semi-finals of the 2007-08 Champions League to advance to the final. The aggregate score was 1-0 (0-0 at Camp Nou, 1-0 at Old Trafford with Paul Scholes scoring the winner).

Sachin Tendulkar was indeed the first batsman to be given out by the third umpire. This happened during an India-South Africa one-day international in 1992 when the third umpire system was first introduced. Sachin was adjudged run out after television replays were consulted.

Samsung has never been a shirt sponsor of Manchester United. The correct sponsors from the options are: Sharp (1982-2000), Vodafone (2000-2006), and AIG (2006-2010). Samsung sponsored Chelsea, Arsenal, and other clubs but never Manchester United.

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Man of the Series in the 2003 ICC World Cup for his outstanding performance with 673 runs at an average of 61.18, including one century and six fifties.

The 2009 Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur ended 0-0 after regular time, with Manchester United winning 4-1 on penalties. Therefore, Manchester United did not score any goals in open play during the match itself.