Anniversary of air disasters in Munich: Man Utd pays a moving tribute

Manchester United paid tribute to the victims of the Munich air disaster by publishing a poignant image of the 61st anniversary of the tragedy.

On February 6, 1958, a plane carrying the United Brigade, his staff, journalists and other pbadengers crashed while he was trying to take off from a snowy Munich airport.

The club, the Busby Babes, all conquerors, was returning from a Cup of Europe clash against Red Star Belgrade, was decimated, eight players were mortally wounded and 23 plane members died. from their wounds.

Players Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Liam & Billy. Whelan are among the victims.

United pays tribute every year to the disaster and will meet under the memorial plaque of Munich at Old Trafford from 14:40 Wednesday. It will also commemorate the accident during the Premier League match against Burnley.

They started the day of emotions by publishing an image of the camp that lined up before a match with a message saying: "Remember the FlowersOfManchester. "

The current Acting Director, Ole Gunnar Solskjear, met with the Website United pay tribute to those who died in the incident.

Solskjear said, "I think it's so important because it's such an important part of our story. This day will be in our memories and our history forever.

"It's a few years ago now and the new fans who make themselves known need to learn more about her and her story.

"My father was 14 years old when he arrived and he told me how he learned the thing at home in Norway, watching it on black and white television screens.

"It's a sad day in our history, but it's a day we'll always remember."

Midfielder Scott McTominay added, "Last year was the first time I came here. [to Old Trafford for a Munich anniversary] and everyone was immaculately dressed. It was an opportunity to participate, to pay tribute to those who died in the Munich air disaster.

"Having grown up through the Academy, it's obviously something that is close to my heart and touches the whole football club in general.

"It was an absolute tragedy that affected millions of people around the world, from fans to family members. It was a sad time, but it is obvious that the club has kept going and hoping we are doing it. [the victims] proud.

"As soon as you can understand what has happened, it is so important to get that message across and to raise awareness and honor, of course."