"Currently serving club-enforced penance for their shambles of a season on a money-spinning post-season tour of Asia, the players… were forced to endure the indignity of being paraded through the streets."
"The roads resolutely unclosed and ne'er a trophy to show off to the largely indifferent pedestrians they passed, it would be fair to say Matthijs De Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu looked at a loss..."
"Elsewhere in the city, a raft of their teammates were also performing the role of appointed volunteers… to meet and greet their sizeable Malaysian fanbase."
"Not long off a 14-hour flight and having been told to find a new club by his manager, Alejandro Garnacho looked as if he would rather defecate in his own hands and clap than sign shirts."
Manchester United's recent season ended without any trophies and a disappointing 15th place in the Premier League. Despite this, the team participated in an open-top bus parade in Kuala Lumpur, trying to turn the PR disaster into a promotional opportunity. However, several players appeared dismayed during the parade and fan meet-and-greet events, highlighting their discomfort following a tumultuous season. Particularly, Alejandro Garnacho visibly expressed reluctance as he interacted with fans, demonstrating the disconnect between the players’ expectations and their reality at the club.
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