Man United risk failing to sell out Hong Kong match, despite bringing Fernandes, Garnacho
Manchester United risk failing to sell out their game in Hong Kong this week, despite bringing a star-studded squad on their tour of Asia.
According to the ticketing website Cityline, it was still possible to buy tickets ranging from HK$1,990 (US$254) to HK$2,990 for Friday's clash against a Hong Kong XI, while a limited number at HK$1,390 have also gone unsold.
While organisers have declined to say how many have been snapped up, with a limited number priced between HK$390 and HK$1,190 selling out early, thousands of seats are believed to still be available.
And some people who have already bought tickets were trying to offload them at discounted rates on social media.
On Monday, one Facebook user was looking to offload two HK$2,990 tickets for HK$2,300 each, with users in the comments offering as little as HK$500 for the pair.
Another was looking to get rid of two HK$1,990 tickets, with offers coming in from as little as HK$200 for both.
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