Manchester United cancelled their pre-match press conference in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of the Europa League final after a bomb attack in Manchester killed 22 people, including children. “Due to the tragic events in Manchester last night and the effect that this has had on everyone here at our club and within our city, we have decided to cancel this evening’s pre-match press conference in Stockholm,” United said in a statement, on the eve of the final. The statement added: “We are sure that, in the circumstances, you will all understand our position on this matter. Jose Mourinho: "We're all very sad about the tragic events last night; we can't take out of our minds & hearts the victims & their families. The suicide bomb attack, which also injured 59 people, struck after the end of a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena on Monday.

Source: Hindustan Times May 23, 2017 14:03 UTC