Manchester United Announces First European Summer Tour in 24 Years
Manchester United to embark on first European summer tour since 2002
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Manchester United will embark on its first European summer tour since 2002, featuring matches in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Ireland. The tour aims to strengthen connections with fans and prepare for the upcoming season, starting on July 18 against AFC Wrexham in Helsinki.
- 01First European summer tour since 2002.
- 02Matches will take place in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Ireland.
- 03Tour begins on July 18 against AFC Wrexham.
- 04Director of football Jason Wilcox emphasizes fan connection.
- 05Concludes with a match against Leeds United in Dublin.
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Manchester United will undertake its first European summer tour since 2002, focusing on closer destinations in Europe. The tour kicks off on July 18, 2026, in Helsinki, Finland, against AFC Wrexham. The team will also play in Trondheim, Norway, facing Rosenborg on July 24, and will participate in the Snapdragon Cup in Stockholm, Sweden, against Atletico Madrid on August 1. The tour concludes in Dublin, Ireland, with a match against historic rivals Leeds United. Director of football Jason Wilcox expressed excitement about the opportunity to engage with fans across Europe and prepare for the upcoming season.
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This tour provides an opportunity for local fans in the host cities to engage with Manchester United, potentially boosting local economies through increased tourism and merchandise sales.
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