The question which has been lingering on people’s mind is:
Elon Musk made an announcement on twitter that he is buying Manchester United. The announcement was made on Monday.
Manchester United is currently sitting at the bottom of Premier League table. The team is currently under pressure after losing two back-to-back games.
The club is is owned by Glazer family. The family also owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Manchester United have in the past won 20 league titles and 3 champions league. Its success came into a sudden stop in 2013.
Currently, the club struggles to even make it to the top four. Its superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to move to a club that already plays in the Champions League.
According to Forbes Magazine, Manchester United is valued at $4.6 billion. Elon Musk, the American billionaire claimed on Twitter that he is going to buy the club saying “Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.”
Manchester United supporters replied, “Elon this is a legally binding intent to purchase, it’s a new law in the inflation reduction act.”
“You have absolutely no idea the sheer amount of hope you just have to a million fans worldwide.
“Please do buy us, though.” One of the supporters said.
And another wrote: “Elon Musk, superstar, Bought Man United with electric cars.”
One replied: “WE MIGHT BE BACK!”
But when he was asked if he was serious on buying the club, he replied:
“No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter.
“I’m not buying any sports teams.
“Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid.”
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