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Manchester United Announce Major Deal with Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba

Manchester United have announced a major partnership with Chinese internet firm Alibaba Group.

Alibaba are one of the biggest internet companies on the planet and run the world's biggest online shopping website, according to Mike Keegan for MailOnline.

The partnership will include a Red Devils channel on Alibaba's video-streaming platform Youko, opening the club up to the lucrative Chinese market.

Per the club's official website, United managing director Richard Arnold said the Premier League giants are looking forward to their major collaboration in the Far East:

"We are proud of our passionate and loyal following around the world and our Chinese fans are a huge part of that.