Manchester City Football Club, or simply Manchester City, is a professional soccer club in Manchester, England, founded in 1880. In the decades-long history, Manchester City has been obscure in the English soccer arena, and only in recent years has it begun to rise rapidly.
Manchester City's early history was unremarkable, with a long period of mid-table or lower-table positions in the English Football League and few major honors. Until the early 20th century, City had a relatively bleak period, with poor performances in the Premier League and other major competitions, mediocre results and limited popularity.
The turning point for Manchester City came in 2008 when Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) acquired the club for nearly £200 million. This acquisition revolutionized City's fortunes, bringing ambitious investment and reform to the club.
Since 2008, Manchester City has gradually become one of the giants of English soccer. With lavish financial support, the club began to attract reinforcements on a large scale, signing many world-class stars, such as Aguero, De Bruyne, Silva, etc., which greatly enhanced the strength and competitiveness of the team.
The 2011-2012 season was a historic moment for Manchester City, as they won the Premier League title with a come-from-behind victory over Manchester United in the final round of matches. It was City's first English top flight title since 1968 and marked the official arrival of their moment of fame.
Since then, Manchester City has been a strong competitor, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and other tournaments, becoming one of the rulers of English soccer. Their success has been not only domestically, but also in Europe with a number of remarkable achievements, showing City's ambition to become a world-class club.
Manchester City's period of fame dates back to 2008 since the Abu Dhabi Group took over the club. Through massive reinforcements and financial investments, Manchester City has quickly risen from a mediocre English soccer club to become a major player on the world soccer stage. Their success not only changed the fortunes of the club, but also highlighted the influence and ambition of the Abu Dhabi Group in the soccer world.
