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Selfie-seekers cause suspension in Man Utd vs Leeds friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:03 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Selfie-seekers cause suspension in Man Utd vs Leeds friendly

Summary

The match between Manchester United and Leeds United in Dublin ended prematurely due to multiple pitch invasions by fans seeking selfies with Bruno Fernandes. This incident disrupted play during the friendly, which also featured a missed penalty shootout by Fernandes. The game saw Joshua Zirkzee score the opening goal for United before the event was halted, reflecting an atmosphere heightened by the presence of 82,000 attendees, a record for soccer matches in Ireland. Both teams showed competitive spirit, and the Manchester United bench expressed frustration over the situation. The match is part of the Boyle Sports Cup, and despite the disruption, United emerged victorious in the penalty shootout 5-4 after the game concluded.

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By the Numbers

•Match ends early due to pitch invaders seeking selfies with Fernandes
•Joshua Zirkzee scores for Manchester United
•Bruno Fernandes misses a penalty in the shootout
•The match attracts record attendance of 82,000
•United wins the penalty shootout 5-4 after the game concludes

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7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Selfie-seekers bring Man Utd vs Leeds match to premature end

What they're saying

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Aren’t friendlies supposed to be non-events? Manchester United against Leeds United in Dublin always had the capacity to be lively, but try explaining the half hour that Bruno Fernandes experienced in one breath. It would be impossible.
— Yahoo Sports

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