Former stars from Liverpool and Manchester United were brought to Malaysia’s shores for The Battle of the Reds 2024, supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, youth and sports ministry, Malaysia Stadiums Board and Football Association of Malaysia, giving fans the opportunity to experience one of the most historic and passionate derbies of world football.
The fans thoroughly enjoyed themselves as what was meant to be an exhibition game turned into a thrilling affair, with the Liverpool Reds emerging victorious and beating the Manchester United Reds 4-2.
Former Liverpool forward Djibril Cisse stretches during warm-up.
Singer Zee Avi entertains fans with her powerful vocals before the start of the game.
The energetic beats of creative percussion group Hands Percussion get the crowd buzzing before the match begins.
Danny Webber and John Arne Riise in action during the game.
Former Manchester United star striker Dimitar Berbatov, the recipient of the loudest cheers from the crowd, controls the ball while looking to make a pass.
Dimitar Berbatov scores for the Manchester United Reds to make it 1-1.
The Manchester United Reds celebrate after their equaliser.
Danny Webber rounds off David James to give the Manchester United Reds a 2-1 lead at half-time.
Wes Brown trips Florent Sinama to concede a penalty.
Djibril Cisse slots in the Liverpool Reds’ first of two penalties.
Fans cheer their teams on as they enjoy the action.
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey poses with fans after the game.
The Manchester United Reds pose for the cameras after accepting their runner-up medals.
The Liverpool Reds are crowned champions of The Battle of the Reds 2024.