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The future of the Manchester United brand under scrutiny

Glazer family waves white flag, promises fans they will boost club's prospects

Published Mon, May 10, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    THE future of Manchester United - one of the world's greatest football clubs and sporting brands - is under intense scrutiny, following an ugly protest that involved a fan invasion of the team's stadium and dressing rooms that eventually led to a key fixture against their bitter rivals Liverpool being postponed.

    The club's owners, the Glazer family from the US, eventually waved the white flag and, after years of limited communication, promised the disenchanted supporters that they will do their utmost to boost the club's prospects.

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