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MANCHESTER United are set to return to Malaysia for the first time in more than 15 years, with a match scheduled against the Asean All-Stars at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.
This will be the English club’s first visit since their 2009 pre-season tour.
The match, kicking off at 8.45pm, is part of the Maybank Challenge Cup and follows the conclusion of the Premier League season.
It also marks the beginning of their post-season tour in Asia, which includes Hong Kong for a second fixture on May 30.
The match is organised by ProEvents, with support from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Asean Football Federation (AFF).
The event is aimed at connecting the club with fans in the region while showcasing regional football talents.
Manchester United is expected to bring a full squad, including key players such as Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho, Matthijs de Ligt and Rasmus Hojlund.
The Asean side will be led by South Korea’s Kim Sang-sik, who recently guided Vietnam to victory in the 2024 Asean Championship.
Fans arriving early can look forward to live music performances at 6.30pm on match day.
Scheduled to perform are Malaysian rock legend Datuk Ramli Sarip, energetic punk rockers Bunkface and Indonesian band Nidji.
Red Devils fans will have the chance to see the players up close and show their support ahead of game day at a First Team Bus Parade which will take place on May 27 at 2pm at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Tickets for the Maybank Challenge Cup are on sale at www.myticketempire.com/manumy
