Man Utd criticised by legend after post-season tour incidents
Beckham Calls Out Man Utd Stars as Respect Erodes Abroad
There is a tone David Beckham uses when he's really disappointed. It's not angry, not confrontational, but calmly pointed. You can almost hear the dismay soaking into the words. And this time, it's Manchester United, his old stomping ground, taking the heat. Not for their tactics, not for their finishing, but for something more profound: their apparent disregard for the badge.
Tour De Farce
As the latest post-season tour dragged across Malaysia and Hong Kong like a parade of missed opportunities, the headlines weren't about goals or goodwill. They were about middle fingers and mutiny.
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greeting fans with a raised finger. Garnacho, arms bristling with frustration, caught on camera shoving a supporter. Then the Instagram post — 'finally' — as if the whole thing had been an obligation rather than an honour.
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In the background of all this, Ruben Amorim tries to forge a new era, battling his own firestorm of unrest. Garnacho, once the crown prince of promise, now finds himself allegedly on the verge of exile after throwing a tantrum over being benched for the Europa League final. And this, in Beckham's eyes, is the problem.
Values Forgotten
'I don't like seeing what's happening at the club,' Beckham told CBS Sports. 'It's true that it's the pitch that matters, but I see a lot of things that are not acceptable to me as a fan and a lover of Manchester United.'
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You don't need a PR team to read between the lines. Beckham doesn't just mean these players are out of line — he means they're out of touch.
'We understood what it meant to play for Manchester United,' he continued. 'We understood what the badge meant… You have to respect that.'
Icons and Expectations
Beckham, of course, played in an age where the club's image was as choreographed as their midfield. There were strops then too, but the standards were non-negotiable. You respected the fans, you respected the tour, and above all, you respected the club.
Now? Now the rules seem optional.
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