Man Utd announce post-season Asia tour, to be played 3 days after final PL game

IANS April 8, 2025 243 views

Manchester United is set to embark on a two-match post-season tour of Asia immediately after their Premier League campaign concludes. The club will first face ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil Stadium on May 28, followed by a match in Hong Kong on May 30. CEO Omar Berrada emphasized the tour's importance in generating additional revenue and strengthening fan connections. This marks the first post-season tour for the club in its modern era, promising exciting opportunities for fans across Asia.

"Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue" - Omar Berrada, Manchester United CEO
Manchester, April 8: Manchester United will visit Asia to play fixtures in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season in May. The Red Devils' final game of the season will be against Aston Villa on May 25 and they will play the first game of the tour just three days after.

Key Points

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Man Utd to play ASEAN All Stars on May 28

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Second match in Hong Kong on May 30

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First post-season tour in modern club era

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Matches follow Premier League final against Aston Villa

The two-match visit marks the first post-season tour in the modern era of the club, and a return to Asia following victory over Liverpool in Bangkok in July 2022.

United will take on ASEAN All Stars in the 84,000-capacity Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on the May 28, before travelling to play Hong Kong, China in the Hong Kong Stadium, which can hold up to 40,000 fans, on 30 May.

The club last visited Kuala Lumpur in 2009, and Hong Kong in 2013, but the bond between United and the club's millions of loyal fans across Asia remains as strong as ever.

Omar Berrada, chief executive officer at Manchester United, confirmed the decision to travel to Asia was to 'drive significant additional revenue.

"We appreciate the amazing level of support that Manchester United enjoys around the world and this summer we are delighted to deliver a schedule that provides our fans in Asia, Scandinavia and the United States the opportunity to connect with the club and watch the men's first team play live in local settings.

"Importantly, Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue, which helps make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch. They also create unique opportunities for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans in regions such as Asia and the US," said Omar in a statement.

Fixtures-

Manchester United v ASEAN All Stars - Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur - May 28

Manchester United v Hong Kong, China - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong - May 30

Reader Comments

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James L.
As a Malaysian fan, I'm absolutely buzzing for this! Been waiting 15 years to see United play here again. Already planning to take leave from work to queue for tickets. GGMU! 🔴
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Sarah K.
Only 3 days rest after the season ends? The players must be exhausted. Wish they'd give them more recovery time before commercial tours. Love seeing them in Asia but player welfare should come first.
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Rajiv P.
Hong Kong stadium is going to be electric! The atmosphere there is always incredible. Hope they bring a strong squad and not just the reserves.
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Mei L.
The CEO basically admitted this is all about money. As a longtime fan, I get that clubs need revenue, but wish they'd be more transparent about player fatigue concerns. Still excited though! 😅
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Tommy H.
ASEAN All Stars? That should be fun to watch! Hope we get to see some local talent mix it up with the United players. Great opportunity for football development in the region.
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Anita W.
Last time United came to KL I was still in school. Now I can finally afford tickets to take my son! Generational moment for us fans in Southeast Asia ❤️

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