With this comes certain commercial responsibilities, which occupied a small part of the afternoon. The planning for these tours has been in progress for several months and involves the football staff, who decide on the timing and nature of commercial and media engagements.
After the players refreshed themselves, they dispersed to various locations within the hotel and throughout the city. During this time, they encountered eager fans waiting outside, which led to a scene reminiscent of Beatlemania.
A group of six players made their way to the adidas store in Chicago to meet fans who had been waiting since 9 AM. Fortunately, they were sheltered from a storm that rolled in earlier, leaving behind a crisp and sunny evening. The event was filled with photos, handshakes, and good luck wishes, bringing many smiles to the faces of both players and fans. As the old United song suggests, this joyful interaction encapsulates what we cherish about the game: the ability of talented players to bring happiness to people.
On Friday, the Reds will train at Soldier Field stadium in Chicago—where they will play next Wednesday—broadcast live on MUTV, before heading to New Jersey for their first match of the Premier League Summer Series against West Ham on Saturday.
