The final of the
Europa League on Wednesday in Stockholm (13:45 Ecuador) between Manchester
United and Ajax Amsterdam, which was announced as a major sporting event, took
another tone after the attack that hit the English city.
UEFA,
the governing body of the competition, was declared "hit" after the
attack, but was reassuring on Tuesday, the eve of the final in Stockholm. The
European Football Union says it has "taken into account" the
terrorist risk "since the beginning of the preparations".
">"Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those affected," UEFA said in a statement.
The bombing by a man who detonated an explosive device at the Manchester Arena after a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande caused at least 22 dead and 59 wounded, including many minors.
"There is currently no specific information that could suggest that one of the activities of the Europa League final in Stockholm could be the target of attacks," added the European football body.
In addition, UEFA adds that "a number of additional security measures were launched following the Stockholm attacks last April"
Beckham's broken heart
the shock wave reached the world of football. David Beckham, former Manchester United idol, said in Instagram he had "broken heart". "As a father and a human being, what happened happened saddens me deeply. My thoughts go to those who have been affected by this tragedy."
Gary Lineker, an ex-British Englishman, became a star on television, tweeted: "Attacking children at a concert is beyond comprehension. Beyond madness, beyond evil."
Football in Manchester has mobilized after the tragedy. At Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, a host structure was set up on Tuesday to provide support to the people at the Manchester Arena and its neighbors.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United Stadium, the club's flags were placed at half-mast and the club tweeted: "We are deeply hit by the terrible events of last night. Our thoughts and prayers go to the affected people."
Manchester United winger Jesse Lindgard wrote on social networks: "We will face together in these dark hours."
The United canceled its press conference on the eve of the match in Stockholm on Tuesday night.
The Ajax also expressed solidarity with a message of support: "From Amsterdam, our thoughts go towards the victims and their neighbors."
A game to play anyway
united players could wear a black bracelet on Wednesday.
The men of Jose Mourinho know that their eventual triumph would take another relief after the attack. In the final there is more at stake than a title, as the winner will qualify for the prestigious Champions League next season.
The Ajax, second in their championship, does not need to win to be in Champions, but for the United, sixth of the Premier League, is the only way to dispute it after a mediocre season.
These game made dreams for his casting, with several cracks of the soccer world, as Paul Pogba, become the most expensive player in the world (105 million euros) moving from Juventus to Manchester United this season.
Like Kasper Dolberg, 19, symbol of the triumphant youth of the Ajax of Amsterdam.
">"Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those affected," UEFA said in a statement.
The bombing by a man who detonated an explosive device at the Manchester Arena after a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande caused at least 22 dead and 59 wounded, including many minors.
"There is currently no specific information that could suggest that one of the activities of the Europa League final in Stockholm could be the target of attacks," added the European football body.
In addition, UEFA adds that "a number of additional security measures were launched following the Stockholm attacks last April"
Beckham's broken heart
the shock wave reached the world of football. David Beckham, former Manchester United idol, said in Instagram he had "broken heart". "As a father and a human being, what happened happened saddens me deeply. My thoughts go to those who have been affected by this tragedy."
Gary Lineker, an ex-British Englishman, became a star on television, tweeted: "Attacking children at a concert is beyond comprehension. Beyond madness, beyond evil."
Football in Manchester has mobilized after the tragedy. At Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, a host structure was set up on Tuesday to provide support to the people at the Manchester Arena and its neighbors.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United Stadium, the club's flags were placed at half-mast and the club tweeted: "We are deeply hit by the terrible events of last night. Our thoughts and prayers go to the affected people."
Manchester United winger Jesse Lindgard wrote on social networks: "We will face together in these dark hours."
The United canceled its press conference on the eve of the match in Stockholm on Tuesday night.
The Ajax also expressed solidarity with a message of support: "From Amsterdam, our thoughts go towards the victims and their neighbors."
A game to play anyway
united players could wear a black bracelet on Wednesday.
The men of Jose Mourinho know that their eventual triumph would take another relief after the attack. In the final there is more at stake than a title, as the winner will qualify for the prestigious Champions League next season.
The Ajax, second in their championship, does not need to win to be in Champions, but for the United, sixth of the Premier League, is the only way to dispute it after a mediocre season.
These game made dreams for his casting, with several cracks of the soccer world, as Paul Pogba, become the most expensive player in the world (105 million euros) moving from Juventus to Manchester United this season.
Like Kasper Dolberg, 19, symbol of the triumphant youth of the Ajax of Amsterdam.
