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Kuala Lumpur, May 27 - The pre-match press conference held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium ahead of Manchester United's clash against the ASEAN All-Stars was momentarily disrupted when head coach Ruben Amorim's phone rang, revealing it was his house alarm.
The incident took place during ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) President Major General Khiev Sameth's speech, causing a brief pause in proceedings. As the eyes of the media turned to Amorim, he promptly silenced the device, displaying a commendable composure under the spotlight.
The light-hearted moment brought an unexpected dose of humor to the press conference, alleviating the tension and offering a more relatable insight into the coach.
Upon further questioning, Amorim elaborated that the interruption was caused by his house alarm and joked about attempting to control his children at home. His genuine response brought a wave of laughter among those present.
Manchester United's encounter with the ASEAN All-Stars is scheduled to take place on May 28, marking the club's return to Malaysia since their 2009 pre-season tour. During this occasion, United defeated the Malaysia XI 3-2 and 2-0, respectively, on July 18 and 20 at the National Stadium.
Following the Maybank Challenge Cup, the 13-time Premier League champions will travel to Hong Kong to face the Hong Kong national team at the Hong Kong Stadium on May 30, rounding off their post-season tour of Asia.
Despite the team's disappointing season—ending in 15th place with 42 points—Amorim also spoke about the potential benefits of not participating in European competitions, suggesting it could enable the team to focus more on domestic matches.
Amorim's humorous handling of the interruption during the press conference may have offered a positive spin on an otherwise challenging season for the coach and the team, providing a refreshing and humanizing moment in the public eye.
On the day of May 27, the unexpected occurred at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium during Manchester United's pre-match press conference, preceding their clash against the ASEAN All-Stars. The unforeseen event was Amorim's house alarm, which rang during AFF President Major General Khiev Sameth's speech, causing a temporary halt.
The coach's commendable composure under the spotlight was displayed as he silenced the device, bringing a dose of humor to the event and alleviating the tension. During further questioning, he humorously commented on controlling his children at home, eliciting laughter.
Manchester United, who last visited Malaysia in 2009 for their pre-season tour, will face the ASEAN All-Stars on May 28. The team, who faced the Malaysia XI during their last visit, will travel to Hong Kong on May 30 to challenge the Hong Kong national team following the Maybank Challenge Cup.
Amorim's lighthearted handling of the press conference interruption may have provided a positive spin on the challenging season the coach and the team are experiencing, offering a refreshing and humanizing moment in the public eye.
