{
  "id": 18033846,
  "title": "Man United claims comeback win after fans launch tennis balls in protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/man-united-claims-comeback-win-after-fans-launch-tennis-balls-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T22:59:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-04/football-champions-league-wrap-man-united-wins-after-protest/107344354"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United made a remarkable comeback to defeat AS Roma 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League, ending a season of failure without a win. The under-pressure coach Michael Carrick led his team to a significant victory following a fan protest. In the first half, supporters threw tennis balls onto the field in protest against the American owners, the Glazer family, who purchased the club in 2006. Roma took an early lead through Matias Soule in the 11th minute and later extended the advantage with a penalty from Donyell Malen. Manchester United, however, regrouped in the second half, with Bruno Fernandes converting a retaken penalty and Matheus Cunha scoring twice - once in the 83rd minute and again in the 86th, despite being sent off. Elsewhere in the night's games, Paris Saint-Germain set a new record as the fastest team to score four goals in European soccer's top competition, leading 4-0 against Villarreal after just 17 minutes. Barcelona and Bayern Munich also secured wins, with Barcelona defeating Aston Villa 3-0 and Bayern Munich triumphing 2-0 against Atletico Madrid.",
  "summary": "Manchester United comes back from two goals down to end a winless run as the club's fans launch another protest against the owners.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Manchester United fans force Champions League game delay with protest against ownership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/manchester-united-fans-force-champions-league-game-delay-with-protest",
        "published": "2026-11-03T23:08:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}