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‘Such behavior is completely unacceptable’: Manchester United and Leeds issue joint statements to condemn sickening chants about Munich and Istanbul tragedies sung by both groups of supporters
- Manchester United and Leeds have issued a joint statement on fan chants
- Clubs have referred to chants about the tragedies as ‘unacceptable’
- The Premier League has also issued a statement addressing these chants.
Manchester United and Leeds have issued a joint statement on ‘unacceptable’ chants from both sets of fans during United’s 2-0 win.
Fans were heard chanting about the 1958 Munich air disaster and the violence during Leeds’ UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray, resulting in the deaths of two Leeds fans.
The statement read: ‘Both clubs strongly condemn the chants by both sets of fans about historic tragedies at today’s game.
“Such behavior is completely unacceptable and we will continue to work together with our respective fan groups and the Premier League and other authorities to eradicate it from football.”
The Premier League has also issued a statement following the chants.
Both Manchester United and Leeds issued a joint statement on the disgusting chants from fans.
The statement read: ‘The Premier League condemns the chants heard during today’s game between Leeds United and Manchester United.
“The League is treating the issue of the songs of the tragedy as a priority and a matter of urgency.”
The Munich chants refer to the 1958 Munich air disaster that resulted in the deaths of 23 people, including eight Manchester United players, as the Red Devils were traveling back from a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade. .
The chants about Istanbul refer to Leeds’ 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray, where two Leeds supporters lost their lives after being stabbed.
On the pitch, United scored two late goals to beat Leeds 2-0 at Elland Road.
Marcus Rashford continued his fine run by heading in an attractive cross from Luke Shaw and Alejandro Garnacho sealed the win for the visitors with an effort past Illan Meslier at the near post.
Erik ten Hag’s side travel to Barcelona for their next match as they look to gain the upper hand in their Europa League tie.
Leeds will travel to fellow Premier League strugglers Everton in a must-win game at the bottom of the table.
The Premier League is treating the issue of tragedy chants as ‘a matter of urgency’