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Friday 24 January 2025 14:30
Thursday 6 February will mark 67 years since the Munich Air Disaster, the darkest day in our history, where 23 people, including eight Manchester United players and three officials, tragically lost their lives.
Forever in our hearts, we will be paying tribute to those who died and were injured across our upcoming men’s, women’s and Academy fixtures in addition to dedicated remembrance services held both at Old Trafford and in Munich on the anniversary itself.
MATCH DAY TRIBUTES
Ruben Amorim and Marc Skinner will lead tributes on behalf of the club on selected matchdays, laying commemorative wreaths before kick-off. Our players will also wear black armbands to pay their respects.
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Men v Crystal Palace
United’s men’s team will be remembering Munich on Sunday 2 February at our Premier League home fixture against Crystal Palace. Flags will fly at half-mast and the families of the Busby Babes will also attend the game.
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to Old Trafford to pay their respects at the matchday memorial service, which will take place under the Munich clock at 12:00 GMT. The service will last approximately 25 minutes. It will feature poems, songs and readings by representatives from the Academy and Manchester United Foundation.
Fans are asked to be in their seats for the Flowers of Manchester, which will play 15 minutes before kick-off. The We’ll Never Die surfer banner will be displayed across the lower Stretford End at walkout.
United Women v Brighton Women
As the closest home match to the anniversary, United’s women’s team will be honouring Munich on Sunday 26 January at Leigh Sports Village.
The North Stand will be adorned with Munich flags and supporters are advised to get seated early in the stadium for a Flowers of Manchester tribute.
MUNICH SERVICE
On Thursday 6 February, remembrance services will take place both in Munich and at Old Trafford.
The Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation will be leading the ceremony at Manchesterplatz, accompanied by director of fan engagement, Rick McGagh, and club ambassador, Andrew Cole. The service will start at 1.45pm GMT and supporters can follow the service on MUTV.
At Old Trafford, the 67th anniversary service will take place from 14:45 GMT and supporters are invited to congregate under the Munich clock at 2.40pm.
Roy Cavanagh MBE, will open with his memories of the Busby Babes, followed by former United player, Alex Stepney, sharing how the club grieved, recovered and rebuilt to 1968. Representatives from the Under-13 boys and girls will participate in the service and Manchester United Foundation will close the ceremony with a poem.
Representatives from our respective senior teams, Academy sides and club officials will attend.
The International Suite, located in the Stretford End, will be opened following the service for supporters to stay and share memories, and tea/coffee will be available. There will be an opportunity to share stories about the Busby Babes on camera with members of our editorial team.
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