Manchester United fans throw tennis balls onto the Old Trafford pitch during the Champions League match against AS Roma as a protest aimed at the club’s owners. Multiple outlets report the protest occurred mid-game, with only a brief delay while the balls were quickly removed by players.
The demonstrations are described as part of longer-running fan anger at the Glazer family and broader criticism of ownership changes, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe. One outlet notes supporters have protested against the Glazers for years and frames Tuesday’s action as pre-planned after discussion on social media earlier in the day.
On the field, at least one source ties the protest to a match narrative: United are 2-0 down early against Roma but later stage a comeback to win 3-2, with Matheus Cunha contributing late in the game. Other outlets focus more narrowly on the protest and club ownership tension, without emphasizing the full match details.
