Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has passed away aged 86.

The businessman who also owned a majority stake in NFL team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Glazer completed a takeover of Man United in 2005 but has faced opposition from some of the club's fans due to the large debt the club had to take on.

The New York state native is survived by six children.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Owner/President Malcolm Glazer at the age of 85: http://t.co/hhSLb3Ld42 pic.twitter.com/n17v2P2SvP

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) May 28, 2014