A young Manchester United supporter was seen in a viral video overwhelmed with emotion after experiencing two devastating events on the same day.
The fan, whose identity has not been disclosed, had reportedly left his home to attend a public viewing center in order to watch the UEFA Europa League final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
The match, which had been highly anticipated by fans of both clubs, ended in disappointment for Manchester United supporters as their team suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat, missing the chance to secure the Europa League title.
Upon returning home after the match, the fan was met with another unfortunate blow — his generator had been stolen during his absence. The incident, which was captured in a widely shared video, showed the young man breaking down in tears, visibly distraught not only by his team’s loss but also by the theft of his personal property.
This series of misfortunes has highlighted the emotional toll that sports fandom and real-life hardships can jointly impose, especially in contexts where personal belongings such as generators are vital for daily living. The video has since stirred reactions online, with many sympathizing with the young man’s ordeal.
“I off the gen say make I go watch ball o, before I come back them don carry am…” he lamented.
Watch video below;
Man U løose, dem still thiêf him generator join 😭😂😭 pic.twitter.com/dIehFodccL
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 22, 2025
See some reactions below;
@elijahstilldey shared: “My mood yesterday as I lost my power bank”
@fineboyrealtor0 wrote: “I come dey pity the guy , naso dem thief my phone for viewing center that year atletico still flog arsenal join 😆”
@pm2paul commented; “so sad, I feel for myself for not feeling for him for I have felt this way before.”
@Weezybaby6996 wrote: “When you support a useless team, these are the things you will always experience”