It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.
06.06.2023 - 21:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Football Association has released a statement condemning the actions of a Manchester United fan who wore a shirt allegedly referencing the Hillsborough disaster ahead of the FA Cup final.
Police in London arrested the apparent United supporter after he was pictured wearing a shirt with the number 97 on the back and the words 'not enough' across the top.
The words appear to be a mocking reference to the 97 Liverpool fans who died following the Hillsborough disaster. They died as a result of a crush at the stadium in Sheffield during Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989.
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After a picture of the fan began circulating on social media, the Metropolitan Police Events Twitter account revealed officers had arrested a man on suspicion of a public order offence during the FA Cup Final at Wembley.
A statement released by the FA on Sunday read: "The FA strongly condemns the actions of the individual who wore a shirt referencing the Hillsborough disaster ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
"We saw a photograph of the offensive shirt on social media and immediately started working to identify the perpetrator. Our security team were able to quickly locate the individual based on the image, and we welcome the swift action which was then taken by the police.
"We will not tolerate abuse relating to Hillsborough or any football tragedy at Wembley Stadium and we will continue to work with the authorities to ensure strong action is taken against perpetrators."
Earlier in the day, the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance slammed the 'despicable' behaviour and also thanked 'genuine Manchester
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