Pakistani cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi launched the new Manchester United football kit in a groundbreaking event, marking a historic collaboration.
The event made Afridi the first Pakistani athlete to unveil a kit for the renowned football club officially.
The fast bowler’s visit to Old Trafford, Manchester United’s iconic stadium, underscored the significant partnership between the athlete and the football powerhouse.
Manchester United expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the special significance of working with Shaheen Shah Afridi. The club invited him to launch the official kit to recognise his remarkable sports achievements and his potential to inspire more young people to pursue sports. Manchester United is eager to continue collaborating with him on future projects.
Event footage shows Afridi, dressed in the official Manchester United kit, at Old Trafford, symbolizing a unique connection between cricket and football.
Earlier in the year, Afridi met Manchester United’s owner, Avram Glazer, in Dubai while participating in the ILT20 league for the Desert Vipers. After their conversation, Glazer invited Afridi to visit Old Trafford and gifted him a club jersey, paving the way for this collaboration.
Afridi travelled from Pakistan specifically for the kit launch, highlighting the profound impact of this partnership on his career.
*Additional news input was sourced from Geo News
