Leeds United and Manchester United condemn fans chants about historic tragedies
They were heard at their Premier League match at Elland Road
Last updated 12th Feb 2023
Leeds and Manchester United have released a joint statement "strongly" condemning chanting from both sets of fans at today's Premier League match about historic tragedies.
The 1958 Munich air disaster was mentioned by home supporters at Elland Road, while references to two Leeds fans killed in Turkey in 2000 were heard from the away end.
The clubs' 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 Premier League also released a statement: 'The Premier League condemns the chanting heard during today's match between Leeds United and Manchester United.
'The League is treating the issue of tragedy chanting as a priority and as a matter of urgency.'
The match ended in a 2-nil victory for Manchester United.