Manchester United suffered fresh embarrassment and were booed off by fans as they lost 1-0 to a Southeast Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday.
United lost the game in front of 72,550 fans in Malaysia.
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.
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.
Chelsea thrash Real Betis to win UEFA Conference League
Amorim said: “We were slow and we still don’t have it in us to win every exercise in training, every game.
“The boos from the fans, it’s something that we need.
“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.
Captain Bruno Fernandes came on in the second half, and his half-volley lit up a drab restart.
United play the Hong Kong team on Friday.
- Tinubu: No genocide in Nigeria, we’re only facing terrorism - December 12, 2025
- Court fixes date to deliver judgment in NDLEA’s case against Abba Kyari - December 12, 2025
- Yuletide: Poultry farmers assure adequate supply of chicken, eggs at reduced prices - December 12, 2025
