Mouse droppings discovered in luxury suites at Old Trafford on eve of Europa League final

Manchester United's famous Old Trafford stadium is in trouble again after mouse droppings were found in its fancy dining areas. This bad news comes right before the Europa League final, worrying fans and visitors.The stadium'sfood hygiene rating is still only two stars, which is disappointing for such a big club.Just before the Europa League final, Manchester United got bad news when health inspectors found mouse droppings in seven important spots at Old Trafford during a mid-April check, as the Daily Mail reported on May 20, 2025. The droppings were in posh places like the Ambassador Lounge, Manchester Suite, and Number 7 suite, with some even under a buffet bar in the Number 7 suite, where seats cost £550 per person. The Manchester Suite, priced at £600 per person, had lots of droppings too. The club got a low two-star hygiene rating last November and hasn't improved since. Inspectors also found dirty areas and a pesto container mislabeled for a month instead of eight days. Manchester United has a strong pest-control plan with weekly checks and quick fixes. With 29 kitchens at the stadium, keeping everything clean is hard, but the club works to solve the problem quickly.Also Read: Europa League Final: When and Where to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United in IndiaOld Trafford's hygiene problems are partly because the stadium is ancient, making it hard to keep clean for the 250,000 people eating at its fancy restaurants each season, according to the Daily Mail on May 20, 2025. The stadium's location near a canal and railway brings more mice, especially in winter when they look for warm spots. According to inspectors, the club is working hard to get rid of pests, but some effort is still needed to prevent mice from getting near the food.The Tiger Stadium also has roofs that let water in, which people debate whether to repair it or start planning for a new 100,000-seat stadium. These hygiene issues might push the club to choose a new stadium with better pest control and cleaner facilities. Manchester United is working with pest experts and the council to fix things, but the two-star rating shows there's still work to do. With the Europa League final coming, the club wants to make sure its dining areas are safe and clean for everyone.This hygiene issue at Old Trafford is a big worry, especially with the Europa League final so close. Manchester United is trying to fix things, but mouse droppings in pricey suites upset fans and guests. The club says it acts fast when problems are found, but keeping 29 kitchens clean is tough. A new stadium might solve these issues for good.