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By ADAM POGRUND Published: 00: 59 AEST, 29 May 2025 | Updated: 01: 35 AEST, 29 May 2025 181 View comments Furious Manchester United supporters have brutally mocked the club after they slumped to an embarassing defeat 1-0 against ASEAN All-Stars. United hit a new low as they limply lost the first of their two post-season friendlies in Malaysia and Hong Kong despite Bruno Fernandes, Amad, Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Alejandro Garnacho all featuring. ASEAN All-Stars, an exhibition side made up of Southeast Asian internationals, lifted the Maybank Challenge Cup after Maung Maung Lwin's winner at the 84, 00 seater Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The humiliating loss comes just three days after Ruben Amorim's side succumbed to a 15th place finish in the Premier League - their worst result since relegation in 1974 and just the second time in 35 years they have missed out on European competition. Fans were quick to lambast the Red Devils for their defeat. Posting on X, one fan wrote: 'You guys are losing? ?? How? ' United fans have brutally mocked their club after they slumped to an embarassing defeat Ruben Amorim's side finished 15th in the Premier League - their lowest finish since 1974 Garnacho was told he needs to 'pray' he can find another club in the summer by Ruben Amorim 'Embarassing, ' another supporter fumed. 'You're losing when no one's even watching, ' an Arsenal fan chimed in. 'Imagine flying to Malaysia to lose, ' a Liverpool fan added. United wasted no time jetting away on their post-season tour in the Far East, with the squad flying out just hours after they beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Mail Sport understands that the club is being paid around £8million for the trip, which will see them play in Kuala Lumpur, Malysia, then in Hong Kong. The tour had been overshadowed by uncertainity surrounding a number of key United stars' futures. Garnacho came on as a substitute against ASEAN All-Stars despite being told he needs to 'pray' he can find a new club in front of his team-mates by a raging Amorim last week. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford's agent reportedly held a meeting with Barcelona chiefs on Wednesday over a summer move. But the focus turned straight back to the pitch following the embarassing result. Manchester United hit a new low as they limply lost the first of their two post-season friendlies Man United fans were quick to show their anger at the humiliating defeat on Wednesday Another fan questioned how United, who finished 15th in the Premier League, had lost United will conclude their tour with a clash against the Hong Kong national team in the 40, 000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium. However, that match will clash with the date for the local cup final at the Mong Kok Stadium. Pro Events are behind the tour, which is presented by Snapdragon - United's kit sponsor. United are obliged to release their players for international duty on May 31, with the Nationas League and World Cup qualifiers set to be played in early June. Bruno Fernandes' Portugal, for example, have a Nations League semi-final showdown with Germany on June 4. Players and managers have criticised the surge in post-season tours - Gareth Southgate and Kieran Trippier being two notable names that have spoken out against the new phenomenon. An Arsenal fan brutally mocked United, telling them they lost even when no one is watching Manchester United lost to ASEAN All-Stars in front of 84, 000 fans in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia United flew out to Malaysia for their post-season tour just hours after losing to Aston Villa The focal point of their complaints is that these extra games at the end of the season add an unnecessary physical burden on players after an already fixture-packed campaign. But the counter-argument from fans is that many would seldom have the opportunity to watch their favourite team in person if the club did not hold these tours. Indeed, United wrote in a statement: 'The club last visited Kuala Lumpur in 2009, and Hong Kong in 2013, but the bond between United and the club’s millions of loyal fans across Asia remains as strong as ever. The fixtures in May provide a unique opportunity for the players and staff to connect directly with fans in Asia, and for the club to activate with its valued commercial partners in the region. ' Of course, United will appreciate the revenue that this post-season tour will bring them, as they fight to avoid Premier League Profit and Sustainability rule breaches.
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