Oasis Booed by Manchester Fans over Pep Guardiola Dedication at Heaton Park

Oasis marked their return to Manchester's Heaton Park with the first of five shows, drawing a crowd of 80,000 fans. During the concert, Liam Gallagher dedicated the song 'D’You Know What I Mean' to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who was present at the event, prompting boos from some fans likely loyal to rival Manchester United. Liam responded defiantly to the jeers, and a life-sized cutout of Guardiola was displayed onstage, leading to laughter and easing tensions. Noel Gallagher also reacted to the boos, questioning the crowd and defending his brother, while the band continued to deliver a powerful performance. Backstage, Guardiola interacted warmly with the Gallagher brothers and their families, highlighting a positive rapport despite the mixed crowd reaction. The concerts featured tributes to local legends and guest appearances, with Oasis's return celebrated despite some fan criticism regarding crowd energy and ticket value.