Asked whether there was something legally binding to oblige the Red Devils to discipline their most high-profile people, he added: “There’s a deal between the team and myself, and there are provisions and procedures which protect each others ’ interests. ”
Eric Fok Kai-shan, the president of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, said the suit “will not only delight local followers, but will attract fans from the island and other Eastern regions, enhancing hospitality and regional engagement”.
“Manchester United is not just a football team but a world logo with millions of fans, including many in Hong Kong, ” he said.
Tickets for the match will be on public sale from 12pm Hong Kong time ( 12pm, Singapore time ) on Friday, with prices ranging from HK$ 390 to HK$ 2,990 ( US$ 50 to US$ 385 ). A number of cards have now gone in a tickets, but Kam reassured viewers it was just a small percentage.
“Only a few thousand cards have been sold in the tickets, and they are primarily to the United supporters ’ team and companions, of which United have some here in Hong Kong, ” he said.
The match will take place at Hong Kong Stadium rather than the new Kai Tak Stadium, which is unavailable because of concerts by Singaporean singer JJ Lin on May 24 and 25.
“It’s unfortunate, ” Kam said of the clash. “At first, we wanted to go to Kai Tak… obviously such a fantastic stadium, but unfortunately it ’s booked.
“It’s not that we did n’t want to go there, but United have played at Hong Kong Stadium many times and are happy with it. ”