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THEY came, they saw, they conquered — in what was Sir Alex Ferguson's superb second Champions League triumph in 2008.

But now, with the retirement of Michael Carrick, it means the entire Old Trafford squad has now disbanded from that rainy night in Moscow a decade ago.

 Manchester Uniteds superb team of 2008 was one of the best English football has ever seen
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Manchester Uniteds superb team of 2008 was one of the best English football has ever seenCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Michael Carrick waves goodbye to Old Trafford after 12 years
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Michael Carrick waves goodbye to Old Trafford after 12 yearsCredit: PA:Press Association

For one man, 10 years on, relegation to League One has been the latest chapter in a sorry tail-end to a good career, while for another, there is the chance to clinch a FIFTH Champions League-winner's medal.

And no prizes for guessing who that is.

SunSport looks at the fate of 20 faces from the Red Devils' victory in Moscow.

DARREN FLETCHER

Now 34, recently relegated from the Premier League with Stoke after a stint at West Brom.

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PAUL SCHOLES

At 43, Scholesy is now a TV pundit — and says whatever is on his mind, even if that means criticising Jose Mourinho.

Retired and then returned to the United first-team squad, now also a co-owner of Salford City.

PARK JI-SUNG

Aged 37, studied an International Masters in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport last year.

Also put in an appearance for De Montfort University's student XI football team.

 Darren Fletcher has had stints at West Brom and Stoke
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Darren Fletcher has had stints at West Brom and StokeCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 John O'Shea has been relegated twice in two seasons at Sunderland
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John O'Shea has been relegated twice in two seasons at SunderlandCredit: Action Images

JOHN O'SHEA

At 37, he has now suffered the humiliation of back-to-back relegations with Sunderland.

EDWIN VAN DER SAR

Now CEO at former club Ajax, aged 47. Decided to quit United and retire in 2011 after his wife Annemarie collapsed with a brain haemorrhage in 2009.

He said after retiring: "Let's just say it was playing on my mind from the moment Annemarie had her stroke."

MICHAEL CARRICK

Retiring aged 36 after the Watford game. Has been at Old Trafford for 12 years, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League.

CRISTIANO RONALDO

Could become the first former Manchester United player to win five Champions League titles. Will go down as one of the greatest players ever, and has won five Ballons d'Or.


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MIKAEL SILVESTRE

Out of the game since leaving Rennes as director of football in December 2016, following a stint at Arsenal. Aged 40.

NANI

Aged 31 - now at Lazio on loan from Valencia and he has scored three goals for the Serie A club.

Won Euro 2016 with Portugal and played in two more Champions League finals for United.

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Cristiano Ronaldo could win his fifth Champions League title if Real Madrid beat Liverpool in two weeksCredit: REUTERS
 Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo won Euro 2016 together two summers ago
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Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo won Euro 2016 together two summers agoCredit: AFP or licensors
 Paul Scholes now works as a TV pundit
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Paul Scholes now works as a TV punditCredit: AFP - Getty
 Ryan Giggs now manages Gareth Bale as Wales boss
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Ryan Giggs now manages Gareth Bale as Wales bossCredit: AP:Associated Press

RYAN GIGGS

Wing wonder Giggs matured like a fine wine as he got older, then after retiring in 2014, he became Louis van Gaal's assistant. Now manager of Wales, aged 44.

PATRICE EVRA

At West Ham, aged 36, after stints at Juventus and an ill-fated spell at Marseille.

The French club terminated his contract after he kung-fu kicked a fan

ANDERSON

Last played for Brazilian club Internacional, aged 30. After a promising start to life at Old Trafford, never matured into the player Ferguson hoped he would become.

WAYNE ROONEY

At 32, Rooney is at a crossroads in his career. He is set to join MLS club DC United from Everton, after moving back to his boyhood club last summer.

RIO FERDINAND

At 39, the former England defender has become a successful pundit, but not such a successful boxer, after his bid for a license was turned down.

 Carlos Tevez has been celebrating winning another Argentinian Superliga title with Boca Juniors and has been tipped for a switch to the MLS
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Carlos Tevez has been celebrating winning another Argentinian Superliga title with Boca Juniors and has been tipped for a switch to the MLSCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Gerard Pique has won every major honour in the game with Barcelona and is married to pop queen Shakira
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Gerard Pique has won every major honour in the game with Barcelona and is married to pop queen ShakiraCredit: Getty Images - Getty

WES BROWN

Plays for Indian club Kerala Blasters after spells at Sunderland and Blackburn.

CARLOS TEVEZ

Celebrated winning the Superliga with Boca Juniors just days ago, at 34, and has had a big-money stint at Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua.

Courted controversy when he left United for rivals City, despite playing in two Champions League finals in two years.

TOMASZ KUSZCAZK

Played 12 games for Birmingham this season.

OWEN HARGREAVES

Aged 37, now a TV pundit for BT Sport but later years for United were blighted by knee injuries that meant he never hit the heights of 2008 again.

GERARD PIQUE

Won 26 major honours after moving to Barcelona and married to pop superstar Shakira. Started by beating former club United in the 2009 final a year later and has won the World Cup and Euros with Spain.

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