29-05-2025
Man Utd booed off after friendly loss to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia
UNPOPULAR LOSS Manchester United faced fan backlash after 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur during post-season tour in Malaysia on Wednesday. Picture: Mohd Rasfan/AFP
Image: Mohd Rasfan/AFP
Manchester United suffered fresh embarrassment and were booed off as they lost 1-0 to a Southeast Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday in front of 72,550.
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 ($85 million) on Brazilian international attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
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Amorim Reflects on Frustrating Match and Manchester United's Post-Season Tour in Asia
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."
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.
