Glazer Says United Commercial Appeal Defies Results

Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer told investors at a Deutsche Bank sports investment conference in London in September that the club’s commercial strength does not depend meaningfully on results on the pitch, comparing its global brand with the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. The remarks drew criticism from supporters as United languished near the Premier League relegation zone. United ended a nine-game winless run with a 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma, but protests against the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and club leadership continued. The comments also presented United as a resilient commercial asset amid speculation that a higher valuation—potentially linked to a new stadium or Manchester City’s possible punishment—could lead the Glazers to consider a sale.