US EditionMan Utd Stretch Loyalty of 'Numbed' Chinese Fans to the Limit
- Manchester United visited Asia this week, including China, in a tour expected to generate about $10 million in revenue.
- This visit comes amid financial challenges at United, with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe having introduced significant budget reductions after acquiring a minority share just over a year ago.
- The club announced 200 redundancies recently, adding to 250 job losses last year, while fans like Yan Gang from Shenzhen express frustration over poor team performances.
- Yan, a 39-year-old supporter and organizer of the United fans' association in Shenzhen with around 2,000 members, expressed frustration shared by many, saying recent seasons' results have left fans feeling desensitized.
- Despite issues, chief executive Omar Berrada stated that tour revenues strengthen the club and allow investment in future on-pitch success, while many fans remain loyal.
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Manchester United tests loyalty of Chinese fans, stares at possible empty seats in Hong Kong friendly
As an illustration of United’s fall from grace in China and beyond, tickets for Friday’s friendly at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium against the city’s representative team were still available on Thursday afternoon.
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