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Manchester United Accused of Banning Loyal Fans to Make Space for Big-Spending Tourists

Last week, Manchester United launched an operation to combat ticket touting, resulting in temporary account restrictions for some supporters identified for "sustained activity."
United defended its approach, citing patterns of potential automated misuse, though the Manchester United Supporters Trust complained that fans are being "treated as suspects" without due process.
Fans whose accounts were suspended faced a three-day deadline to appeal, despite the club's standard 14-day policy stated in its terms and conditions.
United acknowledged that "some innocent supporters may have been affected" and apologized for the inconvenience, with an appeals panel set to review contested cases next week.
No formal bans have been applied, and United confirmed that any revoked season tickets will be reissued before the first home game against Ipswich Town on August 30.

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