DEFINING EDUCATION CHALLENGE CUP. Hong Kong, China Representative Team Against Manchester United at Hong Kong Stadium on May 30
Renowned as one of the most prestigious clubs in the English Premier League, Manchester United is set to make its highly anticipated return to Hong Kong after 12 years, having last played there in 2013.
The "Red Devils" are scheduled to take on the Hong Kong, China Representative Team, which is working towards securing consecutive appearances in the AFC Asian Cup Finals.
Organized by ProEvents, supported by the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) and titled sponsored by Defining Education, the "Defining Education Challenge Cup - Hong Kong, China vs Manchester United" is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Currently, Manchester United is coached by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim, and the squad features with an all-star line-up, including team captain Bruno Fernandes, England's rising star Kobbie Mainoo, Ivorian winger Amad Diallo and Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, among other distinguished players.
"We are pleased to bring Manchester United back to Hong Kong after 12 years of wait," said Mr. Paul J. Kam, Chairman of ProEvents Group.
"Not only for the fans in Hong Kong, this match will attract all the United fans in China especially from GBA as well as fans from Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. "We have been supporting Hong Kong football for the past 33 years. We believe our Hong Kong, China Representative Team will be excited to play against one of the leading football clubs in the world. We hope the occasion will play an important part to their preparation for the remaining matches in the AFC Asian Cup qualification.
Mr. Omar Berrada, Chief Executive Officer of Manchester United said, "We appreciate the amazing level of support that Manchester United enjoys around the world and this summer we are delighted to deliver a schedule that provides our fans in Asia, Scandinavia and the United States the opportunity to connect with the club and watch the men's first team play live in local settings."
"Importantly, Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch. They also create unique opportunities for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans in regions such as Asia and the US."
Mr. Eric Fok, Chairman of HKFA, remarked, "As the promoter of local football, we are excited to welcome Manchester United return to Hong Kong after more than a decade. We look forward to the match between Hong Kong, China Representative Team and Manchester United at the Hong Kong Stadium, which will deliver an exciting game for fans. Meanwhile, the game provides our local players the opportunity to compete against a world class team, allowing our players to take part in high-level match.
We hope these bring more attention to local football, and also wish for the Hong Kong, China Representative Team to deliver an outstanding performance on home ground"
"Hong Kong, China vs Manchester United" match priority booking tickets exclusively available for eligible Official Manchester United Partners & Official Manchester United Supporters Club at Cityline from 8 April.
Public ticket sales will begin on 11 April on Cityline, priced between HK$390 and HK$2,990. (A handling fee of HK$100 will be charged for each Ticket)
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