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Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa over Man United boast
Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa fans after saying Manchester United are a bigger club than his former team. The Belgium midfielder made a £35 million move to Old Trafford in…
The Story in Brief
Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa fans after saying Manchester United are a bigger club than his former team. The Belgium midfielder made a £35 million move to Old Trafford in July. He helped Villa end their 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last season.
Villa supporters were upset by Tielemans' recent comment: 'There are clubs above Villa, and Manchester United is one of them.' On Instagram on Thursday, the 29-year-old admitted his mistake and said he never meant to offend the club he 'massively respects'. He is expected to make his Premier League debut for United against Hull on August 22.
The Indian Opinion
The outrage over Tielemans' remark ignores a simple truth: Manchester United's global pull dwarfs nearly every other English club. Players are not traitors for chasing Champions League football and bigger wages. Villa fans' hurt is understandable, but the apology was graceful. The real test will be whether Tielemans delivers on the pitch at Old Trafford, starting against Hull on August 22.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, sportstar.thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
