Lou Macari honored with MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Lou Macari, the former Manchester United winger, received an MBE for his efforts to combat homelessness and his contributions to football as part of the King's Birthday Honours. Macari, who had a 12-year career at United, where he made 404 appearances, has been actively involved in charitable work through the Macari Foundation since 2016. His foundation aims to address homelessness in Stoke, where he currently resides. The award recognizes both his football legacy and his philanthropic efforts, which he hopes will bring more awareness to the homelessness issue. Macari spoke on the importance of his work and the ongoing challenges surrounding homelessness.
- •Macari played for Manchester United from 1973 to 1984, scoring 97 goals.
- •He established the Macari Foundation to tackle homelessness in Stoke.
- •The MBE was awarded for his services to football and charity.
- •Macari aims to raise awareness about homelessness through his work.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lou Macari: Former Man United star receives incredible award
"Former Manchester United star Lou Macari has received a well-deserved honour.Man United careerThe Scotland international left Celtic for Manchester United in 1973.He spent 12 years at Old Trafford, ex...
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