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You might not know many things in the world of football, but one thing is clear to everyone- Manchester United is in trouble. The English Premier League club has suffered a prolonged slump, frustrating all stakeholders and fans. Just today, Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire, tweeted his plan to buy ManU and got the entire world talking.
Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022
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With his financial muscle, many fans got excited about how this would save the club from its current woes. But wait, before you get your hopes high as a Manchester United fan, Elon would like you to know it is a joke.
No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022
“Although, if it were any team, it would be ManU. They were my fave team as a kid.” Elon added later.
There is no reaction yet from the Manchester United management. However, because of his popularity, Elon’s tweet has boosted ManU shares. The club’s shares rose by nearly 17% to $14.90 in the US pre-market trade, before settling at $13.2.
Here are some of the best and funny reactions we have spotted on the timeline.
Manchester United fans you're welcome. 😅 pic.twitter.com/j1SDZOuV9U
— UNDERRATED NINJA (@iamjoseh_) August 17, 2022
And rejected from someone who is ready to move to Mars
— Don Josep (@Mo_87mcfc) August 17, 2022
I have not experienced one normal day as a Utd fan in years.
SMH 😪 https://t.co/a6AXaWP9Vg— 🐼 (@muri_marvin) August 17, 2022
Manchester would have finally joined the Mars League and win- mainly because there are no other teams??
Please buy Manchester united and send BRUNO to mars https://t.co/3E5xAXaN75
— ♚PATO🎖️🎖️ (@Mcpato111) August 17, 2022
Ronaldo trying to explain why he needs robotic knees because of his “injury that doesn’t let him dribble”pic.twitter.com/NUGApbi5x7 https://t.co/gOhVM9OEx5
— Ziad is NOT in pain (@Ziad_EJ) August 17, 2022
Some are still hopefully though…
Elon Musk may be joking about buying Manchester United, he may also be joking that he's joking about buying the club.
If anything, his tweet will put pressure on the Glazers to sell and also sound out serious potential buyers. Let's see.
— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) August 17, 2022
Some are just hating…
Elon Musk should buy Manchester United and dissolve the team.
— Kuame Oliver 💕 (@Kuame_Oliver) August 17, 2022
What would Elon Musk's technology bring to Manchester United anyway? They've been driverless for about nine years already.
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) August 17, 2022
Or can we all agree that Manchester is Mission Impossible even for the world’s richest man?
✔️They said electric cars aren't viable – Elon Musk proved them wrong
✔️They said a private company cannot launch rockets – Elon Musk proved them wrong
✔️They said Manchester United can't be turned around – Elon Musk agreed that it was impossible. https://t.co/ne2bGZs0UN— Rabin (@city_rabin) August 17, 2022
Worry less, my ManU friends. A close source informs me the situation is under control. I can confirm.
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