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Manchester United fans throw tennis balls onto pitch to protest club ownership

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Nov 3, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 3.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Supporters are protesting against the Glazer family's ownership of the club and expressing dissatisfaction with current club management.
What they want
Supporters are calling for a change in the club's ownership and hierarchy.
What changed
Nov 3: Fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch at Old Trafford during a Champions League match to mark 21 years of Glazer family ownership.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Change in club ownership
  • Change in club hierarchy

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

During a UEFA Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford on November 3, 2026, Manchester United supporters staged a protest against the club's American owners, the Glazer family. Fans threw a small number of tennis balls onto the pitch in the 21st minute, a symbolic gesture intended to mark 21 years since the family's leveraged buyout of the club. The pre-planned demonstration caused a brief delay in the match, which was already underway. While the protest was intended to express long-standing dissent regarding the club's ownership and management, it did not result in significant disruption. Following the incident, the match continued, and Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory. No official response from the club or authorities regarding the protest action was reported in the provided sources.

Timeline

  1. Manchester United fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch at Old Trafford during the 21st minute of a match against Roma.123

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