Manchester United fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch at Old Trafford in a preplanned protest against the Glazer family ownership before their Champions League match against Roma. The protest, timed for 21 minutes to mark 21 years of Glazer ownership, caused only a brief delay as players quickly removed the balls. Despite falling 2-0 behind early in the game, United staged a remarkable comeback, winning 3-2 with goals from Bruno Fernandes and a Matheus Cunha brace.
The victory provided relief for manager Michael Carrick, whose position remains under intense scrutiny following a historically poor start to the season. The club sits 17th in the Premier League and has fired two coaches since Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of football operations in 2024.
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