Gutted Anwar hopes Man Utd avoids relegation next season
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is disappointed that Manchester United failed to clinch the Maybank Challenge Cup after losing 1-0 to Asean All-Stars at the Bukit Jalil Stadium last night.
Anwar, who is a diehard Red Devil, was in the stadium cheering his favourite team.
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