Manchester United Fan In Malaysia

Javier Hernandez is confident he can buck the trend and succeed in the Barclays Premier League with Manchester United.
Previous young Mexico such as Dos Santos & Vela failed to make an impact with Hotspurs & Gooners.
His first appearance will be against MLS All Star at Reliant Stadium tomorrow morning, Malaysia time.

About playing with Manutd;

Hernandez said: “It’s an honour because I want to achieve big things. It’s a very nice challenge and hopefully I will be able to contribute. I will always try to enjoy it because sometimes we focus so much on the achievements and our dreams, and maybe we forget to enjoy it.”

“Besides wanting to do the best job I can, grow and learn plenty, I also want to add my little grain of sand because this is a team sport. I want to win a title. I want us to be a great team.”

About playing in EPL;

“I have spoken to them ( Vela & Dos Santos) and they are definitely happy for me and they know that this is the most powerful league in the world. They tell me to take advantage of the situation and I should thank God for the opportunity.

About the pressure playing with the biggest football club in the world;

“I always try to see pressure in a different way – more like motivation. There are millions of people in the world who would do anything to be in my position and have this opportunity.

About playing with football legends such as Ryan Giggs & Scholes;

“These are people I would watch on the television, that I would even play with them on PlayStation,”
“I dreamed of one day being able to play with all of them and I’m going to try to learn from them the most I can.

After playing against MLS All-Star, Manutd will travel to Mexico and playing against Hernandez’s former club, Chivas Guadalajara on Saturday to mark the opening of tits new 45,000-capacity stadium.

Ferguson reveals that the striker will play “one half for Chivas and one half for Manutd”.
However, when asked what he would do if Hernandez scored against United, the manager joked:

“He’ll be fined and transferred back.”

Hahaha…Good one SAF!

TM will be having a launch to commemorate their 5 year sponsorship deal with MU. The launch is held at 1 Utama, on the 31st July 2010. Our guest of honour is living Legend – Bryan Robson who will give a speech and sign some autographs.

In addition to the launch, a mini road show is organized from the 28th July to the 1st August 2010 at the same spot. Activities such as TM Fanatic Kick
Challenge, foosball, PS3 and the main highlight – the Old Trafford 100 years
Exhibition. Little pieces of MU history is on loan to us to be exhibited ie:
Shay Brennan, Bryan Robson and Rio Ferdinand’s shirt and Boots, Medal from their win as Premier League Champions in 1993-94, Matchball from 2010 Carling Cup Final and a few others. The Opus will also be on display and for those who are unfamiliar; it’s a large book on the history of Old Trafford.

The Details;
Launch Date
Date : 31st July 2010
Time : 3 pm to 6 pm
Venue : 1 Utama, Grd Flr, Highstreet (Rainforest) in between Gap and Polo Ralf Lauren.

Road Show
Date : 28th July to 1st August 2010
Time : 10 am to 10 pm
Venue : 1 Utama, Grd Flr, Highstreet (Rainforest) in between Gap and Polo Ralf Lauren.

* Information by Soon- Totalsportsasia

For the first time ever, we will see South East Asia representative from Malaysia in this year Manchester United Premier Cup.

If you never heard about this tournament before, let me tell you a little bit about this great tournament…

Manchester United Premier Cup is where some of the finest U-15s football is played as talented youngsters come up against the best of the best from around the world.

MUPC started out as a regional tournament in 1993 and has grown into one of the largest and best known football events of its kind. Over one million players have taken part, with over 9,000 teams from more than 43 countries competing this year. That’s some serious football.

In August 2010 the World Finals of the Manchester United Premier Cup will be staged in Manchester where 20 of the best U-15s teams from around the world will compete.

Some of current football superstars that have been take part in this tournament when they still young include;

1999 – Andres Iniesta ( FC Barcelona ) – Now still at FC Barcelona
1999 – Fernando Torress ( Atletico Madrid ) – Now at Liverpool FC
1999 – Robinho ( Santos ) – Now at Man City
1999 – Carlos Teves (Boca Juniors) – Now at Man City
2002 – Cesc Fabregas ( FC Barcelona ) – Now at Arsenal
2002 – Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona ) – Now still at FC Barcelona
2005 – Rafael & Fabio ( Fluminense ) – Now at Manutd

Others including Iker Casillas, Sanderos, Xavi, Pique, Mascherano, Quaresma, Walcott and a lot more….

MSS Kedah emerged as champions of South East Asian region after beating Akademi Sepak Bola Villa from Indonesia 5-4 in penalty shootout. Before that in semi-final, they beat  Sports School Singapore 3-1.

MSS Kedah players not only conquered the MUPC throne but also managed to get Top Scorer and also the Most Valuable Player Award.

The top scorer of the tournament is Muhammad Ariff Farhan with 3 goals and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) is Muhammad Syafiq from MSS Kedah as well.

The team has certainly become the pride of Malaysian youth football and will definitely go on to compete at a high level at the World Finals. MSS Kedah will have the nation’s support and best wishes in their quest to be named as the World Manchester United Premier Cup Champions against top club such as Manchester United, FC Barcelona, PSG, FC Porto etc. Whatever the result, these young kids will get the experience of lifetime by playing against the future football genius or maybe the next world player of the year!

Complete results of MUPC ASEAN Regional Finals;

Match 1:
MSS Kedah 1-0 Akademi Bolasepak Villa
Singapore Sport School 0-4 Bangkok Glass FC

Match 2:
MSS Kedah 1-0 Bangkok Glass FC
Akademi Bolasepak Villa 2-1 Singapore Sport School

Match 3:
Bangkok Glass FC 1-0 Akademi Bolasepak Villa
MSS Kedah 1-1 Singapore Sport School

Semi Final:
Bangkok Glass FC    Akademi Bolasepak Villa
MSS Kedah 3-1 Singapore Sport School

Final:
MSS Kedah 5-4 Akademi Bolasepak Villa ( Penalty )

The World Finals will kick off on 4th August 2010. Check out this website for fixtures & results.