Manchester United deny Malcolm Glazer 'death' after 'massive stroke' rumours spark internet storm

Manchester United have announced that rumours circulating on the internet relating to the health of owner Malcolm Glazer are false after the supposed 'death' of the American sparked an internet storm on Thursday.

Malcolm Glazer, pictured in 2005, gradually bought out Manchester United shareholders in a deal that valued the club at around $1.47 billion (£900 million) 

The American businessman turns 85 on Friday, but a malicious rumour, started on Twitter, led to a story being widely reported that he passed away after "a massive stroke".

Glazer bought out Man United shareholders gradually between 2003 and 2005 in a deal that valued the club at around $1.47 billion (£900 million), but he has not been a particularly popular figure among supporters ever since, having lodged a huge amount of debt next to the club.