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Manchester United to tour Asia again

17:06 GMT, Wed 14 Jan 2009
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Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson walks to his seat during their English Premier League soccer match against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, October 18, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN).

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - World champions Manchester United will tour Asia in July visiting four countries in 10 days.

United, who have a huge following in Asia, will play the opening match of the tour in China at a venue and date to be confirmed, followed by games in South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The tour was announced by United's chief executive David Gill who told the club's website (manutd.com): "Our tours to Asia are always special. The atmosphere generated by the supporters is amazing."

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