Manchester United have sunk to a new low during their pre-season tour of Asia as Ruben Amorim's side were beaten by the ASEAN All-Stars in the stuffy Malaysian heat
15:43, 28 May 2025Updated 15:47, 28 May 2025
Manchester United lost 1-0 to ASEAN All-Stars
Manchester United lost 1-0 to ASEAN All-Stars(Image: MUTV)
Manchester United's troubled waters show no sign of calming after their latest embarrassment.
Just days after closing the book on their most torrid Premier League campaign in recent memory, the Red Devils jetted off to Asia for a post-season tour.
ASEAN All-Stars were first on the menu for Amorim and his tired stars as they suffered in South-East Asia's stuffy heat.
The Red Devils had been second best all afternoon, with the ASEAN All-Stars seemingly not scared of the fallen giants - who finished 16th in the Premier League this season.
Nearly 70,000 fans had packed into the Bukit Jalil Stadium as Amorim named a strong starting side - with Reece Munro and Jack Moorhouse the only non-recognised starters being given the nod.
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Manchester United were hapless in Malaysia(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
ASEAN All-Stars started the better of the two teams, with United still shaking off their jet-lag. And they were almost caught out by a short corner in the opening 10 minutes.
The Malaysian outfit were growing in confidence as United were looking more and more disjointed. Harry Maguire, who was loudly cheered by the crowd, offered hope with a half-chance.
However, it was the ASEAN All-Stars again on top as they almost capitalised from an Andre Onana mistake, which had to be cleaned up by Ayden Heaven.
Manchester United lost 1-0 to ASEAN All-Stars
Ruben Amorim's side were poor on Wednesday(Image: MUTV)
Amorim turned to his bench, looking to blood some youngsters, as Kobbie Mainoo went on a one-man-mission to haul the Red Devils back into the game.
Alejandro Garnacho, who looks to be heading for the exit door, also had a chance - but his shot was high and wide.
And it was the ASEAN All-Stars who opened the scoring just after the 70th minute after Maung Maung Lwin found a bit of space and slid the ball past Tom Heaton.
The United squad looked like they wanted the earth to swallow them up as the tempo was reduced to walking pace.
Fans took aim at their own team on X (formerly known as Twitter), as United struggled to break now the Malaysian side.
Garnacho looked like he was losing his patience and rifled a shot into Row Z as the game ticked into added time.
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"But I keep being told Amorim is good enough," one fan sighed. While a second responded: "I know it’s only a friendly but what on earth... Easily the worst group of players to ever wear a Manchester United shirt!"
"Believe me bro our squad is very bad. We need 10 new players to beat these farmers," a third fumed. And another added: "We will be dusted next season...if things remains like this!"
While a fifth slammed: "Embarrassing!"
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United are back in action against Hong Kong on Friday (May 30).