United fever grips Matta Fair as fans flock to Pavilion KL meet football club legends (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Manchester United's global popularity was evident at the Malaysia Airlines Pavilion during the Matta Fair 2026, where over 500 fans gathered to meet legends Park Ji-sung, Wes Brown, and Edwin van der Sar. The event attracted fans from Malaysia and overseas, showcasing the club's worldwide following. Adam Schwereb, a 52-year-old memorabilia collector from Sydney, flew in to attend the fair, emphasizing the unique opportunity to meet his football heroes.

For young Vietnamese fan Nguyen Danh Truong, aged 12, the meet-and-greet session was the motivation behind his family's three-day trip to Malaysia. Bryan Foong, CEO of Airline Business at Malaysia Aviation Group, highlighted the partnership's success in enhancing Malaysia Airlines' visibility and market presence, as well as the strong loyalty of Manchester United fans worldwide.