KCA University has joined the football banter with a tongue-in-cheek advisory urging students to ditch Manchester United and protect their emotional well-being amid the club’s disappointing run of results.
In a humorous memo dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and labelled “Office of the University (Unofficial),” the institution jokingly warned that supporting the English club could expose students to unnecessary emotional distress.
The notice advised learners to stop wearing Manchester United jerseys and reconsider their allegiance to the club to avoid “unnecessary emotional damage, weekend disappointments, and Monday-morning heartbreaks.”
Academic pressures meet football heartbreak
The university argued that students already face enough pressure from academic responsibilities, including Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), assignments and graduation clearance deadlines, without adding the emotional burden of disappointing football results.
Instead, the institution humorously encouraged students to throw their weight behind KCA University’s internal sports teams, claiming they consistently outperform the English giants.
The lighthearted campaign also extended to Chelsea and Arsenal supporters, encouraging football-loving students to choose happiness and prioritise their emotional well-being.
Manchester United's poor results fuel the banter
The banter comes amid struggles by Manchester United, whose recent results have frustrated sections of its fan base.
The club suffered a 4-1 defeat away to Italian side Como 1907 in the Champions League, following a 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid and consecutive 1-1 Premier League draws against Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur.
The university’s playful message has attracted attention on social media, with football fans and students embracing the humour as a creative blend of campus culture, sporting rivalry and institutional publicity.
By turning the fortunes of a major English football club into a campus joke, KCA University has found a lighthearted way to engage younger audiences and generate attention ahead of its upcoming academic intake.
For Manchester United supporters at the university, however, the unofficial prescription appears straightforward: trade the red jersey for a little peace of mind.
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