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Fans are dissatisfied with Manchester United canceling the gifts for each other before the game: I really can t believe we have reached this point!

1:01am, 11 July 2025【Football】

July 10th According to the Sun, Manchester United's decision to cancel the traditional gifts of preseason has caused dissatisfaction among fans, and fans complained on the Internet.

Manchester United decided not to have a traditional gift exchange in a friendly match with Leeds United on July 19. The news was first reported by talkSPORT, and the club said the move was to "reduce unnecessary rituals and glitz", but denied that it was to save money.

However, fans responded strongly to this online. One fan said, "I can't believe we're at this point." Another said angrily, "This is definitely a cost-cutting measure! It's too shameful for the club!" Another fan angrily scolded, "We are so shameless."

Usually, clubs exchange custom-made jerseys or other club merchandise in preseasons to show friendship and build relationships. But under Ratcliffe, United are implementing a series of cost cuts as the club has lost more than £300 million in the past three years. These measures include layoffs, closure of staff restaurants and reducing lunch options at Carrington training bases, and funding from the Manchester United Foundation has also been cut.

In addition, Ratcliff controversially ended the role of legendary coach Sir Ferguson as ambassador and cut the salaries of Brian Robson, Andy Cole and Dennis Irving.

Although Manchester United ranked only 15th last season, they still trust coach Amorin and the team will also play preseason games with West Ham United, Bournemouth, Everton and Fiorentina.

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