Will Elon be able to save United, or is this just a publicity stunt?
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The Mzansi connection at English football club Manchester United could grow stronger after SA-born billionaire Elon Musk announced he is “buying” the club. Musk, known for his spontaneous and sometimes odd Twitter announcements, finished a thought on US politics on Wednesday by telling his followers he has his eye on the English football club.— Elon Musk reported former United director and businessman Michael Knighton is in talks with several billionaires to take over the club.Manchester United have been struggling on the field and lost their first two games of the season. They have shipped six goals so far and scored only one.
Off the pitch, supporters have been calling for a change of ownership and have planned a massive protest against current owners, the Glazer family, ahead of their next league encounter against fierce rivals Liverpool. The former AmaZulu and Cape Town City head coachMusk's bombshell shook through Twitter and drew massive reaction. While some questioned how serious he was about the purchase, others begged him to buy the club.
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