United manager, Alex Ferguson, said: “Edwin’s professionalism and

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Edwin Van der Sar has extended his contract with Manchester United which will keep him in goal until June 2011.  That means that the Dutch goalkeeper will be with the club well past his 40th birthday.

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United manager, Alex Ferguson, said: “Edwin’s professionalism and dedication to his job and the way he looks after himself has given him the longevity in the game.  That longevity includes such great experience not just at United, but at Juventus, Ajax and on an international level. We are absolutely delighted he is continuing for another year.”

I’m sure Van der Sar is happy to remain with a team, especially since they were so understanding when he needed compassionate leave after his wife Annemarie suffered a brain hemorrhage.

“This is a great club and I was shown a great deal of compassion and support during a difficult time in December and January for which I am extremely grateful,” Van der Sar said. “I am looking forward to winning more trophies with this great team.”

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Soccer fans are among the most passionate sports fans on the planet which is why it makes sense that Manchester United fans became the first public audience to watch a live sports event broadcast in 3D.  That must have been pretty cool, especially since they beat Arsenal 3-1.

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Nine pubs across Britain were fitted with the first 3D transmission by Sky Sports this past Sunday.  “People now feel they can now sit in their own homes and view things in a way they could only do if they came to the stadium themselves,” said Sky Sports director Darren Long.

One fan said that the special glasses were not a big problem, especially since the close-ups were great but the wide angle shots were less than stellar.

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