Manchester United continued their beloved tradition of spreading festive cheer during the holiday season by visiting hospitals across Greater Manchester. 

This year, members of Rúben Amorim’s men’s first-team squad paid a special visit to both Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and The Christie Palatine Treatment Centre, bringing joy to patients and staff alike.

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Mason Mount, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, and Altay Bayindir spent their afternoon at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, where they distributed Christmas gifts, played games, and thanked the dedicated staff for their tireless work.

On the same day, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Andre Onana visited The Christie Palatine Treatment Centre in Withington, Europe’s largest single-site cancer center. The players brought festive cheer to the teenage and young adult unit by surprising patients and staff with gifts and joining in Christmas festivities.

Mason Mount shared, “It’s been amazing to see all the kids, see their faces, spend time with them and play some games – it really means a lot to us.

 The difficulties they are going through, particularly at this time of year, is tough. Taking a day out and coming here is so important to the kids because they deserve that at a time of year that is all about family and celebration.”

Diogo Dalot echoed this sentiment, adding, “I’m so happy to see everyone today, they are true warriors in my opinion. It is a difficult period for the people who are here, especially during holiday time, and that is why it is an important day for us as a club and for the players, you can see the love that they have for United and that is special.”

One young patient, Sameer, 14, from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, described the day as “amazing.” He said, “Days like today help to minimise the amount of stress we have in hospitals. I’ve met all the players and watched some of my friends take them on at video games. It was a total shock, being involved with something like this, it’s quite surreal. It was an amazing day.”

The players also interacted with fans at the annual Manchester United Disabled Supporters’ Association Christmas feast at Old Trafford, signing shirts, taking pictures, and spreading holiday cheer.

Next week, the women’s team will also participate in hospital visits around Greater Manchester as part of the club’s ongoing mission to lift the spirits of those facing a difficult Christmas season. Each year, the Manchester United Foundation delivers 2,000 gifts to workers and patients, ensuring that