Man United cancels Europa League final press conference after deadly terrorist attack in Manchester kills 22, including many children; UEFA insists "no specific intelligence" to suggest match maybe under threat
Manchester United players and manager Jose Mourinho observe a minute's silence for the victims of Manchester's terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday. Pic/AFP
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Manchester United and UEFA have expressed their shock at the terrorist attack in Manchester after a bomb killed 22 people. United held a minute's silence before their last training session before flying to today's Europa League final in Stockholm. UEFA however, insists there is "no specific intelligence" to suggest Europa League final may be the target of an attack.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed children are among those killed and wounded in the blast at the Manchester Arena on Monday evening that is being treated as a "terrorist incident".
Wayne Rooney
@waynerooney:
Devastating news this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
Kevin Pietersen
@KP24 - Attacking children going to watch their favourite artist...! SHAME ON YOU! Sickening! #ManchesterArena
Manchester United
@ManUtd:
We are deeply shocked by last night's terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
Manchester City
@ManCity:
It's with great sadness we hear of the terrible events at the Arena. Our hearts go out to all affected and to our city's emergency services.
Rio Ferdinand
@rioferdy5:
Just heard the news what's happening in Manchester.. hope everyone safe & sound!
Danielle Wyatt
@Danni_Wyatt:
Thank you for all msgs- im safe. Was at the concert enjoying myself like many others - thoughts with victims & families. #WeStandTogether
Michael Vaughan
@MichaelVaughan:
Enough is enough..Now we must lock up or kick out of this country any known or anyone linked to any Islamic extremists !!#PrayForManchester
Vincent Kompany
@VincentKompany:
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. It's a sad day for the great city of Manchester. #Unity
Michael Carrick
@carras16:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by the sickening attack that happened here in Manchester last night.
Aaron Ramsey
@aaronramsey:
My heart goes out to the people of Manchester and in particular to those who have lost loved ones from this senseless act
Daley Blind
@BlindDaley:
Can't believe wat happened last night, My thoughts go out to all those affected. #PrayForManchester