{"id":674687,"date":"2026-01-05T04:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T04:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/674687\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T04:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T04:32:13","slug":"leeds-united-release-official-statement-on-fan-dying-before-manchester-united-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/674687\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United release official statement on fan dying before Manchester United game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Image Credits: Imago Images            <\/p>\n<p>Leeds United and Manchester United faced off at Elland Road on Sunday, as the two sides looked to build good form ahead of the rest of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In the game, which ended 1-1, Brenden Aaronson opened the scoring in the 60th minute before Matheus Cunha scored minutes later to ensure the Red Devils got something from the fixture.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, following the game, Manchester United manager <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/news\/furious-ruben-amorim-provides-damning-manchester-united-future-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruben Amorim clarified his position at the club stating that he was the manager, and not the coach, of the club.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he called on everyone at the club to do their part as the Old Trafford outfit look to build success in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this, the <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/news\/ruben-amorim-raises-concern-about-the-current-state-of-manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portuguese manager expressed his concerns about the current state of the club<\/a>, whilst commenting <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/news\/tensions-grow-between-ruben-amorim-and-jason-wilcox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on his relationship with Jason Wilcox after tensions appears to have emerged between the pair.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But, away from the field, there has typically been a rivalry between both sets of supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Now, both sets of supporters have been brought together with Leeds issuing an official statement as the club have confirmed the death of a supporter prior to the game starting.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.com\/en\/news\/club-statement-04-01-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a>, the club stated: \u201cLeeds United are devastated to confirm that a supporter sadly passed away ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United at Elland Road, following a medical emergency in the ground before kick-off.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with the family and friends of the supporter at this exceptionally difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In response to the statement, the Premier League alongside both Manchester United and Leeds United fans have passed their thoughts to the family of the supporter.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, everyone at CentreDevils would like to pass their thoughts onto the family of the supporter at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaChfxG0rGiSe18EXk04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CENTREDEVILS WHATSAPP GROUP CHAT NOW!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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