Man Utd still a draw for Asian fans
Wandering through the plush city centre hotel Manchester United are staying in during their three nights in Kuala Lumpur, it would be easy to conclude everything is well in their world.Fans are outside and inside trying to get a glimpse of Ruben Amorim's squad and there are plenty of red shirts around as a sign of their devotion to the Red Devils.Introducing the game between a South-East Asia Select side – skippered by Sergio Aguero (not that one) – organisation president Major General Khiev Sameth spoke of his pride at Malaysia hosting tomorrow night's game."It is far more than a football match," he said. "It is a celebration of sporting excellence."We are looking forward to an unforgettable night for Asian football. It is a proud moment for Asia and the region."If you were being cruel, you would say Major General Sameth has not seen too much of United recently.
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