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Manchester United, the English Premier League titan, will thrill Southeast Asian fans with a friendly match against the ASEAN All Stars at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 28 May 2025.
This highly anticipated event, part of the club’s post-season Asian tour, follows their final 2024/25 league game against Aston Villa.
Nearly 45,000 tickets have already sold, reflecting Malaysia’s fervent football passion.
The Maybank Challenge Cup, a historic showcase, unites regional talent under Vietnam’s coach Kim Sang-sik, promising a spectacle of unity and pride.
Manchester United vs ASEAN All Stars showdown
Manchester United’s clash with the ASEAN All Stars, set for 8:45 p.m. local time, has sparked immense excitement.
ProEvents Group CEO Julian Kam highlighted the surge in demand.
“We’re nearing 45,000 tickets sold,” he said.
“After United’s Europa League drama, fans are eager for this landmark event.”
The ASEAN Football Federation appointed Kim Sang-sik, Vietnam’s championship-winning coach, to lead the All Stars.
“It’s an honour to guide ASEAN’s best,” Kim said.
“We’re showcasing the region’s pride and strength.”
His leadership, proven in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup, ensures a formidable challenge.
The All Stars squad features 18 confirmed players from Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, and Brunei Darussalam.
Notable names include Indonesia’s Asnawi Mangkualam, Malaysia’s Haziq Nadzli, and Vietnam’s Nguyen Quang Hai, representing the region’s top talent.
Tickets, priced from RM50 to RM1,500, are available at www.myticketempire.com. Kam urged fans to act fast.
“This is Malaysia’s moment to witness Manchester United live,” he said.
Pre-sale access for Maybank Visa customers has driven early sales, with public sales ongoing.
The match, part of the long-tail “Manchester United ASEAN All Stars friendly,” supports the Al-Sultan Abdullah charity, blending sport with social impact.
Malaysia Airlines, the club’s official partner, will ferry the squad in style post their 25 May fixture.
Manchester United’s legacy in Malaysia
Manchester United last visited Malaysia in 2009, defeating the Malaysian XI twice at Bukit Jalil.
Those matches, featuring stars like Wayne Rooney, left lasting memories.
This return, under manager Ruben Amorim, promises fresh excitement with players like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford expected to shine.
Malaysia’s football culture thrives, with Bukit Jalil’s 84,000-capacity stadium hosting iconic matches.
The 2025 clash follows visits from clubs like Liverpool in 2015, reinforcing Malaysia’s status as a football hub. Fans across Southeast Asia are expected to pack the stands, celebrating regional unity.
The match offers local talents a rare chance to face a global giant, boosting ASEAN football’s profile.
The tour, backed by Snapdragon and ProEvents, also aims to boost club revenue, as CEO Omar Berrada noted, supporting Manchester United’s competitive ambitions.
This strategic move strengthens ties with commercial partners and fans alike.
Manchester United invites fans to secure tickets and join the Maybank Challenge Cup festivities. Visit www.myticketempire.com for details.
The club plans to engage supporters through events, deepening connections in Asia.
This match promises to be a historic celebration of football, uniting Manchester United’s global legacy with ASEAN’s rising stars.
Malaysia stands ready to make unforgettable memories, solidifying its place in the sport’s heart.
ASEAN All Stars squad
Indonesia
- Asnawi Mangkualam
- Muhammad Ferarri
Malaysia
- Haziq Nadzali
- Dominic Tan
- Ezequiel Aguero
Vietnam
- Nguyen Quang Hai
- Do Duy Manh
- Nguyen Hoang Duc
Thailand
- Patiwat Khammai
- Nicholas Mickelson
- Peeradol Chamrasamee
Cambodia
- Faeez Khan Kan Mo
- Andres Nieto
Laos
- Bounphachan Bounkong
Myanmar
- Maung Maung Lwin
Timor-Leste
- Joao Pedro
Brunei Darussalam
- Azwan Ali Rahman
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