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Man Utd & Man City to pay tribute to synagogue attack victims

Man Utd & Man City to pay tribute to synagogue attack victims

Summary

Manchester United and Manchester City will pay tribute to the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack before their respective football matches this weekend. Players will wear black armbands and hold a minute's silence. The Premier League and English Football League support clubs that choose to hold tributes.

Key Facts

  • Manchester United and Manchester City will honor victims of a recent synagogue attack before their games.
  • Two people died, and three were injured in the incident on Thursday.
  • United players will wear black armbands and hold a minute's silence before their match against Sunderland.
  • Manchester City will also wear black armbands and have a moment's silence before their game at Brentford.
  • Both clubs' women's teams will perform similar tributes in their matches.
  • The Premier League and English Football League allow clubs to decide on tributes for non-football-related issues.
  • A new policy limits when Wembley's arch can be lit for non-football events, following prior controversies.

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