Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the ASEAN All-Stars on their victory over English Premier League giants Manchester United in a friendly match last night.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Prime Minister expressed his congratulations through a Facebook post, playfully remarking on Manchester United’s ongoing challenges. He wrote, ‘Aduh! Man United failed to win another trophy. Looks like you’re in for another tough season, hope you don’t drop to the Championship. Congrats ASEAN All-Stars, you were solid!!’

The match took place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium as part of the Maybank Championship Challenge. The ASEAN All-Stars secured their victory with a decisive 72nd-minute goal by Maung Maung Lwin, winning the match 1-0.

The event drew an impressive crowd, with over 72,500 local and overseas fans in attendance. Prime Minister Anwar, despite his busy schedule, was present at the stadium to witness the match.