Red Devils’ Malaysian trip faces further doubt

FRESH doubt has been cast over Manchester United’s pre-season visit to Malaysia following the discovery of “new information” which prevents the Red Devils playing in the country without official approval from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

United chief executive David Gill is in Kuala Lumpur attempting to resolve a row which has erupted over a game Alex Ferguson’s men were due to play in the Malaysian capital on July 27.

The date comes before the end of the Asian Cup, which runs from July 7-29, for which Malaysia are one of four co-hosts. Organisers fear United’s visit will overshadow the tournament.