Manchester United is starting their Asian tour facing the ASEAN All Stars after a disappointing season. Their previous appeal in Asia, highlighted by huge follower numbers, seems to be waning. Although commercial performance remains robust, with significant earnings from the tour, excitement among fans lacks the intensity of past visits when the team thrived. Local journalist Haresh Deol noted diminished excitement compared to previous tours, as current team performance impacts fan sentiment. As seen in ticket sales, while some interest exists, many seats remain unsold in stark contrast to previous packed events.
"There is chatter among fans [about the game], some form of excitement, but it isn't as intense as the club's prior visits to the region, when it was performing well in the Premier League."
"Commercial performance in Asia remains strong, with reports suggesting the club will earn around 8m for these two games in three days."
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