There are reasons why Manchester United is considered among the most successful football clubs in the world. For starters, they are earning millions each year; the immense financial power makes it easy for them to purchase top players and strengthen the team even further. They also scored a lot of spectacular achievements ever since the team was established. The 1998-99 season was considered Manchester United’s golden season, and this is largely thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson himself.

At the beginning of the 1998-99 Premier League season, Manchester United was keeping their reputation of being one of the best teams in British football as well as the world superbly. They just won a double in 1996 and they have a solid team. Beckham was leading the midfield while top attackers including Paul Scholes made the team even stronger.

The season turned out to be superbly well for both the team and Alex Ferguson alike. The team successfully won the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League – the so called “The Treble” – earning their place in British football history. Manchester United is the first team to have done this at the time, and they are quickly recognized for the achievement.

The 1998-99 season was spectacular for Sir Alex Ferguson as well. At the end of this season, Ferguson was knighted for his contribution to the British football and world football in general. Ferguson remains the manager of Manchester United until today, recording several more achievements throughout his career with the marvelous team.