Manchester United Booed After 1-0 Friendly Loss to Southeast Asian All-Stars

Manchester United began their post-season tour in Asia with a surprising 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars, a team comprising players from Southeast Asian nations. The performance was met with boos from the over 70,000 fans at Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil Stadium, a reaction head coach Ruben Amorim welcomed, stating the team "may even need" such criticism to motivate improvement. Amorim expressed personal guilt over the team's poor showing throughout the season and acknowledged the fans' frustration, emphasizing the need for greater hunger and consistency in training and matches. Despite the defeat and the boos, Amorim found positives in the absence of injuries and the opportunity given to young players during the match. The loss reflects Manchester United's struggles during one of their worst seasons, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final. The team is set to face Hong Kong's national team next, with hopes to show progress next season.