United legend’s death was announced during Brighton matchCity have apologised to family, now studying CCTV footage
Manchester City have condemned the chants that reportedly took place at the Etihad Stadium during half-time of Saturday’s Premier League game against Brighton after the news of the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.
Tributes have been paid across the game to the former Manchester United and England great, whose death aged 86 was announced at 4pm on Saturday. A key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team, Charlton also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968.
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