Related: Manchester United v Manchester City game called off in Beijing over pitch fearHu Mulin, a 17-year-old wearing a David Beckham shirt outside the Bird’s Nest, as the ground is also known, said: “I am a big Manchester United fan. The outcome was damaging for United, City and Relevant Sports, which is headed by Charlie Stillitano, the man behind the International Champions Cup. This is the question fans of Manchester United and Manchester City may ask following Monday’s derby in Beijing being called off less than six hours before kick-off, and the unsuitable conditions often found in far-off destinations. A glaring truth is that United and City are engaged in the race for global reach and the finance this yields. At City, Guardiola will make the call in conjunction with the commercial department and other club stakeholders.

Source: The Guardian July 25, 2016 14:46 UTC