“You have to represent the badge” – David Beckham slams Manchester United players after Asian Tour issues

Manchester United legend David Beckham issued starc criticism of the club’s players following a tough post-season tour to Asia. The former Red Devils star was unhappy with the behaviour of a few players, claiming that they did not know what it was to represent the club.

He said (via CBS Sports):

He went on to add:

A forgettable outing saw them lose 1-0 to ASEAN All-Stars, while they had to overcome a first-half deficit to beat Hong Kong 3-1. During the tour, attacker Amad Diallo was caught making a derogatory gesture towards a supporter while winger Alejandro Garnacho was spotted in an altercation with a fan.

Manchester United have had one of their worst seasons in club history, finishing a dismal 15th in the league while losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the Europa League. It has been a nightmarish campaign both on and off the field for the side who will look to put 2024-25 behind them in a hurry.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes could be on the move in the summer. According to The Athletic, the Portuguese midfielder is considering a move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

The report claims that the SPL side are willing to triple his current salary to around €25 million a year for four years while they are ready to pay a £80 million (€94.9m) transfer fee to secure his services.

The 30-year-old was a lone shining light in a disastrous campaign for Manchester United. He bagged 19 goals and 20 assists in 57 games, a stark indication of his importance to the side.

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