Man United beat Roma 3-2 after fan protest — SkimNews
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- Manchester United came from two goals down to defeat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, securing their first win in 10 games and ending a three-match losing streak.
- Manchester United fans threw tennis balls and green and gold balloons onto the pitch before kickoff in a planned protest marking 21 years of the Glazer family's ownership.
- Michael Carrick remained in charge for the match despite intense scrutiny, guiding United to a comeback victory that included two late goals from Matheus Cunha.
- Matheus Cunha scored twice in the second half, completing the turnaround and earning two yellow cards—one for a celebratory gesture toward the Stretford End.
- Bruno Fernandes converted a first-half penalty to reduce the deficit, providing an early spark after Matías Soulè and Donyell Malen had put Roma 2-0 up within 18 minutes.
- Jim Ratcliffe has faced growing criticism from fans since taking operational control of United’s soccer department following his $1.3 billion investment for a 25% stake in 2024.
Why it matters: United’s win halts a historic slide during a season in which they sit 17th in the Premier League, but the protest underscores persistent fan anger over ownership—now directed at both the Glazers and Ratcliffe—amid rising ticket prices and mismanagement. The result buys Carrick short-term breathing room, but structural pressures remain unchanged.
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