Manchester United flies to Malaysia: Stars fight against Asean-All-Stars!

Manchester United flies to Malaysia: Stars fight against Asean-All-Stars!

Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Manchester United (MU) made his way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after the team last triumphed in the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa. The team brings their strongest list, including stars such as Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount and Casemiro. A private plane transported the entire team that arrived in Malaysia today, on May 26, to prepare for a training session. The team will also hold a press conference and carry out activities on the edge of the field before starting the Southeast Asian All-Star team in the Bukit Jalil Stadium on May 28th at 7:45 p.m.

The Southeast Asian All-Star team consists of players from the Vietnamese national team and is led by coach Kim Sang-Sik. The players include Nguyen Hoang Duc, Do Duy Manh, Nguyen van VI and Nguyen Hai Long, while Nguyen Quang Hai has resigned from the squad to concentrate on his club, the Hanoi Police Club. Coach Kim Sang-Sik emphasizes the honor of representing the best players from the Asean countries.

highlight of the game

Manchester United, with a total value of around 700 million euros according to the transfer market, remains an outstanding brand in sports despite a 15th place in the Premier League. The upcoming game not only offers a competition, but also a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese players like Hoang Duc and Duy Manh to gain experience, especially with regard to the upcoming qualification games for the Asia Cup.

The anticipation for the game on May 28th is great because over 80,000 fans are expected in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. This encounter is special because it is the only chance for fans in Southeast Asia to see Manchester United live this year. The Maybank Challenge Cup is organized by Proevents and approved by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Asean Football Federation (AFF).

event details

Before the game there will be a first team bus parade at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur tomorrow at 2 p.m. The pre-match event starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes appearances by well-known artists such as Datuk Ramli Sarip, Bunkface and Nidji. The support for the event comes from global partners such as Maybank and Malaysia Airlines.

For the Asean selection, the team includes a mixture of experienced and aspiring talents, with footballers from Malaysia, including goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli and offensive midfielder Sergio Aguero. Khiev Sameth, President of the Southeast Asian Football Association (AFF), praises coach Kim Sang-Sik as a symbol of progress and professionalism in the region.