2023-10-23 03:04:27
[Now Sports]Manchester City issued a statement on Sunday, condemning a small number of fans who humiliated the late Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton in the stands during last Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton, and admitted that they would take action against the fans involved.
Last Saturday, England’s 1966 World Cup hero Sir Bobby Charlton passed away at the age of 86. When the news was announced, Manchester City was playing a match against Brighton, but after hearing the bad news, some fans shouted slogans in the stands to humiliate the legend because the opponent was a star of the city’s rival Manchester United.
Manchester City issued a statement of condemnation on Sunday, expressing its great disappointment at the behavior of some fans: “The club was extremely disappointed to learn that a small number of fans made offensive remarks towards Sir Bobby Charlton at the Etihad Stadium during half-time. Sexual chants. The club condemns these chants in the strongest possible terms and apologizes unreservedly to Sir Bobby Charlton’s family and friends, as well as to all those associated with Manchester United.”
The statement continued: “As fans stand before games to pay tribute to our legend Francis Lear who recently passed away, Manchester City supporters should be as keen as anyone to understand and appreciate the respect that is due. We are doing this through CCTV footage will be used to review the incident and we would like to thank those who notified the club and continue to appeal to everyone who can help us provide information so that appropriate action can be taken.”
The Premier League later issued a statement, expressing shock at the incident and praising Manchester City for their willingness to take action afterwards and take responsibility for the fans.
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