Despite Manchester United’s struggles in the English Premier League (EPL) this season with just 13 games to go, it’s still one of the most talked about soccer clubs in the world. The ongoing struggles with the club’s ownership and player pool dominate daily headlines.
With such a thirst for information, many fan pages exist online to report on the latest news stories and to give their opinions on unfolding situations.
One of the biggest brands is “The United Stand,” which has 2.6 million X followers and features breaking news and reaction videos. Mark Goldbridge, the main man behind the channel, hasn’t taken too kindly to a post from another Manchester United fan page:
“centredevils” has over 488,600 X followers and notes in its bio that it has a sponsorship agreement with Stake. This is the same gambling site that recently surrendered its UK Gambling Commission license over a social media ad featuring an adult actress.
he has promoted SkyBet products in the past
Some of the comments agree with Goldbridge’s view, while others question if it is a double standard, as they contend that he has promoted SkyBet products in the past.
Soccer is still deeply entwined with gambling, whether it’s pitchside advertising or official partnerships with EPL teams. Some of Manchester United’s most legendary players like Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane, and Gary Neville appear on the “Overlap” podcast every week, which is sponsored by SkyBet.