Man United fever in S.Africa despite missing stars

Published by EOTM News Editor on July 16th, 2012 - in Breaking News, Sports, Sports News, Trending, World News


Man United fever in S.Africa despite missing stars (via AFP)

Manchester United fever is sweeping South Africa with tickets selling fast for a two-match tour despite the absence of England star Wayne Rooney and many other first choices. The Rio Ferdinand-skippered Red Devils were scheduled to arrive in Indian Ocean city Durban late Monday ahead of a midweek friendly…


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  1. Robert says:
    The tickets at over R100 are quite expensive compared to a normal price of a ticket in South Africa that usually go for R40 but they have been snapped up like hot cakes. On match day have a glance at the stadium you will see the stands parked by the white, Indian and missed colour communities that are completely absent in the local game.

    Is Amazulu benefiting in any way from this game? Not at all unless they learn from Manchester United the value of growing a fan base and building relationships with this base. This is exactly what Manchester United is doing in South Africa.

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