According to the "Daily Mail" report, lifelong Red Devils fan and 63-year-old Stone Roses bassist Mani unfortunately passed away this week. Manchester United expressed deep condolences for his death.
According to reports, Monfield fell to the ground and died after suffering a seizure at home. Although the ambulance arrived in time, it could not save his life. The rock star's tragic death comes just two years after his wife Imelda died from bowel cancer.
A number of people were quick to express their condolences for the Manchester-born star, including his bandmates and Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown and Liam Gallagher. However, one of the most touching tributes came from a club he had always held close to his heart.
Manchester United released a statement on its official website: "Manchester United is deeply saddened by the passing of Mani, the much-loved Stone Roses bassist, at the age of 63. A lifelong Red Devil and friend of the club, Mani was a member of the iconic Manchester band in the 1980s and 1990s. Mani's The music is played every Old Trafford match day, especially "This is the One" when the team walks out of the tunnel."
The statement also mentioned that Mani sold his cherished motorcycle to raise funds to travel to Barcelona to watch Manchester United's 1999 Champions League final and witness the team's historic Triple Crown season. Recently, Mani also served as a DJ in the fan zone for Amorim's team before last season's Europa League final against Tottenham, and watched the game with his son Gene.
Many once said in an interview with the club magazine: "I am a Mancunian and support Manchester United. This is destined because my whole family is a Red Devils fan - my father is an avid fan. He was involved in local club activities and knew George Best."
Many also said that he has always hoped that the Stone Roses can be associated with Manchester United and the stadium stands. Last year, the band further deepened this connection by launching a limited-edition collection with adidas and Manchester United. Manchester United legend Gary Neville highlighted this deep and inseparable connection.
Neville said in the interview: "'This Is The One' has stood the test of time because it is a great song. The album is legendary, but Manchester United keeps the song alive every week. When I stand on the commentary table and hear the guitar of that song, it still gives me goosebumps. If you are a Manchester United fan, hearing this Neville continued: "Every Manchester United fan who walks into this stadium has a dream and a hope, whether you are going through good times or bad times, and that is to see something special. That song that is played in the tunnel is the song that should never have started when Manchester United came out. "For me, Manchester United is the only one, it's that simple."
Former Manchester United star Wes Brown also said about the song: "When I was growing up, the whole city was full of music scene, and the Stone Roses were a big part of it. I saw the band a few times, and every time I saw Ian and Mani, it was good, because they made it." I got my Manchester accent back!"
"They're great lads and big Manchester United fans. For the players, this song means concentration, it's the first thing you hear when you step on the pitch and you want to go out and win the game, first and foremost."