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Manchester United booed off after friendly loss in Malaysia
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo in action against Asean All Star's Amani Aguinaldo. PHOTO: REUTERS Manchester United booed off after friendly loss in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR - Manchester United suffered fresh embarrassment and were booed off as they lost 1-0 to a South-east Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur on May 28 in front of 72,550 football fans. Ruben Amorim's side, who finished 15th in the Premier League for their worst season since 1974, looked lethargic and devoid of ideas in the gruelling heat. Some fans at Bukit Jalil National Stadium left before the end and there were boos at the final whistle. United have struggled for goals all year and it was more evidence why they are reportedly prepared to shell out £62.5 million (S$100 million) on Brazilian international attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolves. Amorim, who was clearly frustrated during the match and shook his head at times, refused to confirm the Cunha deal. The Portuguese coach was happy though to leave the Malaysian capital and head to Hong Kong with no new injuries and had no issue with fans booing his team off. 'We were slow and we still don't have it in us to win every exercise in training, every game,' he said. 'The boos from the fans, it's something that we need.' He added: 'These people believe in Manchester United no matter what the context. 'It's our duty to improve the team and to improve the team next season. 'For me, we need to have that belief, that hunger to win every game, that is important.' Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes after the match. PHOTO: REUTERS In their first of two post-season games in Asia, United started with several regulars including Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Andre Onana. In temperatures of 32 deg C at kickoff, it was the Asean All Stars who looked more threatening in the first half. They shot just wide in the 16th minute and Onana was then called into action with a low save that endeared him to the pro-United crowd. Fans cheering in the stands before the May 28 match. PHOTO: AFP Mainoo provided the first real threat for United with a 25-yard effort that was turned behind for a corner, before the young midfielder saw his shot cleared off the line in the 38th minute. Captain Bruno Fernandes came on in the second half and his half-volley lit up a drab restart. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, on the trip despite looking like he is headed for the exit at United, made a lively cameo off the bench. All-Stars Maung Maung Lwin (left) celebrates after scoring the only goal of the match. PHOTO: AFP United were better in the second half but the South-east Asian side stunned the visitors in the 71st minute when Burmese attacker Maung Maung Lwin found himself clean through on goal before firing into the top corner past Tom Heaton. Soon after Heaton came to United's rescue to prevent further embarrassment. United play the Hong Kong team on May 30. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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PM Anwar's playful dilemma: Which team to cheer for as Man United faces Asean All Star on May 28
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that he won't miss the chance to watch the pre-season match between English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United and Asean All Star at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil (SNBJ) on May 28. The Red Devils will face Asean All Star at SNBJ on May 28 before heading to Hong Kong to complete their Asia Tour two days later, according to a report published in Astro Awani. For the first time in 16 years, the FA Cup winners will return to Malaysia to meet South-east Asian fans and watch world-renowned players in action against a select team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manchester United (@manchesterunited) Previously, it was understood that a team of top players from across South-east Asia (Asean) would come together to form a star-studded squad to take on Ruben Amorim's team. The line-up of Asean stars has yet to be confirmed. In a post on Manchester United's official Instagram page, the prime minister also expressed his support for both teams, joking light-heartedly: 'I support ASEAN, but I'm also a Manchester United fan. If there's a goal, which one should I cheer for?' In a post on Manchester United's official Instagram page, the prime minister also expressed his support for both teams, joking light-heartedly.
