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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo says no regret over middle finger gesture in KL, says fan insulted his mother
PETALING JAYA, May 30 — Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has addressed a viral video showing him flipping off fans in Malaysia, explaining it was in response to verbal abuse. In a post on X, the Ivorian footballer revealed that one of the fans in the crowd had directed insults at his mother, prompting his reaction. Despite acknowledging that his actions were impulsive, Diallo stated he had no regrets. 'I respect people, but not someone who insults my mum. I shouldn't have reacted that way, but I don't regret it,' he wrote. Manchester United's Amad Diallo during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Wednesday. — Bernama pic Diallo also shared positive remarks about Malaysia, noting that the team enjoyed their time here and describing the country as home to 'good people,' aside from the isolated incident. The 20-year-old winger played in United's friendly against the Asean All Stars at Bukit Jalil National Stadium last night, a match that ended in a 1-0 loss for the Red Devils. Following the game, the team faced jeers from local supporters, reflecting frustration over United's underwhelming performance this season, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League — their worst result since 1974. Malaysia marked the first stop on United's post-season tour, with the squad now continuing their journey in Hong Kong.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Manchester United striker Amad Diallo defends middle finger gesture, says fan insulted his mother
PETALING JAYA, May 30 — Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has addressed a viral video showing him flipping off fans in Malaysia, explaining it was in response to verbal abuse. In a post on X, the Ivorian footballer revealed that one of the fans in the crowd had directed insults at his mother, prompting his reaction. Despite acknowledging that his actions were impulsive, Diallo stated he had no regrets. 'I respect people, but not someone who insults my mum. I shouldn't have reacted that way, but I don't regret it,' he wrote. Manchester United's Amad Diallo during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Wednesday. — Bernama pic Diallo also shared positive remarks about Malaysia, noting that the team enjoyed their time here and describing the country as home to 'good people,' aside from the isolated incident. The 20-year-old winger played in United's friendly against the Asean All Stars at Bukit Jalil National Stadium last night, a match that ended in a 1-0 loss for the Red Devils. Following the game, the team faced jeers from local supporters, reflecting frustration over United's underwhelming performance this season, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League — their worst result since 1974. Malaysia marked the first stop on United's post-season tour, with the squad now continuing their journey in Hong Kong.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Asean All Stars stun United to win 1-0
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho tries to dribble past an Asean All Stars defender in search of an equaliser. PETALING JAYA : The Asean All Stars stunned English football giants Manchester United in Kuala Lumpur tonight with a 1-0 victory at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The first half ended goalless with United fielding a strong squad with the likes of captain Harry Maguire, Andre Onana, Rasmus Højlund, Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo starting. United head coach Ruben Amorim made major changes at the break, with Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho coming on alongside youngsters Harry Amass, Toby Collyer and Chido Obi. The Asean All Stars broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute thanks to Myanmar's Maung Maung Lwin, who fired the ball in after being put through on goal by Australia's Adrian Segecic. About 72,550 fans were at the stadium to watch tonight's match – United's first stop in their post-season tour.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
I flipped off fan who insulted my mum, says United winger Amad
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo seen showing the gesture in a viral video. PETALING JAYA : Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has sought to explain a viral video of him flipping off fans in Malaysia last night, saying he had been subject to verbal abuse. In a post on X, Diallo said one of the fans in attendance had hurled abuse that targeted his mother, adding that he did not regret showing the gesture. The Ivorian nonetheless said Malaysia has 'good people' despite the fan's actions, and that the United squad had enjoyed their time here. 'I have respect for people but not for the one who insults my mum. I shouldn't have reacted like that but I don't regret what I did. 'We had a great time in Malaysia with good people,' he added. The attacking midfielder featured in United's friendly with the Asean All Stars yesterday, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for the English giants. United, which finished 15th in the Premier League to mark its worst season since 1974, were booed by fans at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium after the match. Malaysia was the club's first stop in its post-season tour, with United now in Hong Kong.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar sticks boot into booed Man Utd
United finished a lowly 15th in the league and failed to lift a trophy in one of their poorest seasons in recent memory. (AP pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia's prime minister has stuck the boot into Manchester United by suggesting they could be relegated next season, having watched the fallen Premier League giants booed off in Kuala Lumpur. Ruben Amorim's demoralised side suffered an embarrassing 1-0 friendly defeat to an Asean All-Stars XI in front of more than 70,000 in the Malaysian capital yesterday. That came after United finished a lowly 15th in the league and failed to lift a trophy, one of their poorest seasons in recent memory. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was in the crowd at Bukit Jalil National Stadium and could not resist a dig afterwards. 'Oh no! Manchester United failed to win a trophy again. Looks like you guys are going to have a 'headache' next season,' Anwar wrote on Facebook. 'Hopefully you don't get relegated to the Championship,' he added, referring to England's second tier of football. Amorim's side play the Hong Kong team tomorrow in their second and final match of their Asian post-season tour. The game at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium was yet to sell out on the eve of the friendly.
