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As an international sporting centre, Manchester tops the league. No matter where you are in the world two words are instantly recognisable - Manchester United. As well as having opportunities to see them playing football, there are ways of getting close to the action off it. Nicknamed 'The theatre of Dreams', the splendour of a 76,000 capacity stadium can be appreciated with a tour and museum visit. An incredible megastore will get you well kitted out and even a Manchester United television channel means the stars can be watched almost 24 hours a day.
Manchester City are sometimes referred to as the other half of Manchester, although don't say that in front of their fans. They have a history and a heritage every bit as proud as their more glamorous neighbours. The stadium tour and museum charts their ups and downs while match days provide the opportunity to see world-class talent in the flesh.
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There is more than just football to Manchester's sporting prowess though. The Commonwealth Games in 2002 left the city with a range of fantastic sporting facilities to be enjoyed by all - the National Squash Centre, the Velodrome, Bolton Arena and the National Aquatics Centre to name just four.
Top class cricket watching at Old Trafford, the excitement of greyhound racing at Belle Vue and several horse racing courses within easy reach that reverberate with history confirm the enthusiasm and passion for all things sport in Manchester.
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