Manchester City, songs of shame

There are low foreheads almost everywhere, and football is unfortunately no exception. Thus, while restraint would have been required, several Manchester City supporters saw fit to sing offensive chants against Sir Bobby Charlton, who died this Saturday at the age of 86, during the match won on Saturday against Brighton (2-1). Figure of English football, considered one of the best players in the history of his sport, the one who was world champion in 1966 with England, was also a legend on the Manchester United side. A reason clearly sufficient for the supporters in question. Disrespectful people who are today singled out by their own club.

In a statement relayed by the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City expressed their disappointment with the episode. Manchester management strongly condemned the chants and launched an appeal for witnesses, asking fans to provide information that could help identify the impudent individuals. She also added that the culprits would face exclusion from the stadium. Here are some excerpts from the press release: “ Manchester City are extremely disappointed to have learned that offensive chants were launched by a small number of individuals, regarding Sir Bobby Charlton (…) during the match against Brighton.“

Current identifications

And Manchester City for being very firm. “ The club strongly condemns his chants and apologizes unreservedly to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, as well as those at Manchester United. (…) Our security team studies the images of the areas concerned. We thank those who have already come to provide us with information on the subject and we remain open to any other information that may help us identify the individuals concerned, so that we can make the appropriate decisions and make exclusions. » A position which has the merit of being unequivocal.