Musk is buying a soccer team.

Musk said he was buying Manchester United.

This is a long-running joke on the social networking site. I don't want to buy any sports teams.

Musk said that if he ever tried to buy a sports team it would be Manchester United.

The richest person in the world is Musk with a net worth of $267 billion.

A spokesman for Manchester United told Insider that they do not comment on rumors and speculation.

It would make sense for Musk to buy a sports team now that he's in a legal battle over his proposed acquisition of the social network.

Manchester United is in a difficult position on and off the field, with fans protesting against the club's current owners and the team sitting in last place in the English premier league.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo warms up before the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Norwich City.
Manchester United's star player Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Musk uses his account to make fun of himself and others. Musk joked about buying coke to put it back in the drink.

He told a court that his sense of humor is used for free marketing for his company.

Musk uses social media to convey important news about his companies. He reached a settlement with the SEC after he said he was considering taking the company private.

Todd Boehly, a billionaire investor, bought Chelsea from Roman Abramovich this summer, making him the latest billionaire to buy a soccer team in the premier league.