Manchester United investigating Rangers fans in home sections at Old Trafford for Europa League game
United said they could not “completely eliminate” the possibility of fans getting tickets in designated home supporters areas at Old Trafford.
More than 3,500 Rangers fans were in attendance at Thursday’s Europa League tie between the two sides, but TV footage showed dozens celebrating the 88th-minute equalizer In one game, they lost 2-1.
United say they have taken a number of “strict” precautions to prevent fans from getting tickets at home, with the club insisting tickets are only allocated to supporters on the club’s database.
But the club admitted they could not “completely eliminate” the possibility of getting rid of fans sitting at home given “unauthorized ticket touting”.
Manchester United will launch a full investigation into how tickets in housing areas attract Rangers fans and say they will impose the “strongest sanctions” on registered ticket holders found to have breached regulations.
After the game, Greater Manchester Police said they had arrested 39 people throughout the night – 26 of whom were ill in the city centre.
Club apologizes to supporters in 2023 2000 Galatasaray fans allowed into family section Attending a Champions League match at Old Trafford.
The Turkish club has been fined £44,420 for the behavior of its supporters at the stadium.
