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Amad Diallo Faces Abuse in Malaysia Match Fallout

5/29/2025

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Amad Diallo endured harsh personal abuse from a Manchester United fan during a match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After the team's 1-0 loss to the ASEAN All-Star team, a photo of Amad flashing his middle finger circulated widely. Though the incident was distressing for him, it was confirmed that the abuse did not carry racist undertones.

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Amad Diallo endured harsh personal abuse from a Manchester United fan during a match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After the team's 1-0 loss to the ASEAN All-Star team, a photo of Amad flashing his middle finger circulated widely. Though the incident was distressing for him, it was confirmed that the abuse did not carry racist undertones.