Overview

• Manchester United’s post-season friendlies in Malaysia and Hong Kong generated around £10 million but drew criticism over attendance and on-field performances
• Proevents CEO Kam Wai Ming labelled United’s form “a little worse than usual” and noted that only 33,000 of 40,000 tickets sold in Hong Kong
• PFA CEO Maheta Molango said players have expressed concern to the union about reduced rest periods following end-of-season tours
• United confirmed the £62.5 million signing of Matheus Cunha and will return to full training before pre-season visits to Sweden, the United States and England
• The debate over financial gains versus player welfare highlights broader Premier League pressures on club revenue and athlete wellbeing