by Man Utd and Leeds release statements slamming both sets of supporters for vile chants regarding historic tragedies
MANCHESTER UNITED and Leeds have released a joint statement condemning chanting in relation to historic tragedies.
It came as United won the match 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.
The short statement read: “Both clubs strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies at today’s game.
“Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and we will continue to work together with our respective fan groups and the Premier League, and other authorities on eradicating it from football.”
The chants in question were directed towards the Munich air disaster and Istanbul.
The air crash in 1958 saw the majority of Man Utd’s team at the time wiped out.
A total of 23 people, including eight players, were killed when British European Airways Flight 609 attempted a third takeoff from the runway at Munich-Riem Airport.
Istanbul relates to when Leeds faced Galatasaray in a Uefa Cup semi-final in 2000.
Fan clashes before the game resulted in two Leeds fans losing their lives after being stabbed.
It comes after Brentford’s Ivan Toney was the victim of racist abuse following his side’s 1-1 draw
