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Manchester United Fans Hurl Tennis Balls On Pitch In Protest Of Ownership

  • Manchester United fans briefly disrupted the Champions League match vs Roma by throwing tennis balls onto the Old Trafford pitch — a pre-planned protest from the Stretford End that caused only a short delay.
  • The stunt was timed for 21 minutes to mark 21 years of Glazer family ownership, underlining persistent fan anger and growing criticism of minority owner Jim Ratcliffe.
  • United were already struggling on the pitch — 2-0 down inside 18 minutes and on a nine-game winless run, with coaching roles (including Michael Carrick’s) under intense scrutiny.
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