MANCHESTER UNITED and neighbours City have come together to pledge £1million to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
The rivals have combined to show their support for the city following the tragic terror attack at Manchester Arena on Monday.
A joint-statement released on Thursday said that under the banner of #ACityUnited, both clubs will look for ways to continue working together to support victims of the atrocity.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, blew himself up in the foyer of Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert.
The Lord Mayor of the city backed the emergency fund, which in partnership with the British Red Cross, was set up in the wake of the bombing, which killed 22 people and injured a further 64.
Speaking of the collaboration, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City said: “We have all been humbled by the strength and solidarity shown by the people of Manchester in the days since the attack.
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“The hope of both our clubs is that our donation will go some small way to alleviate the daunting challenges faced by those directly affected and that our acting together will serve as a symbol to the world of the unbreakable strength of the spirit of Manchester.”
Ed Woodward, executive vice-chairman of Manchester United said: “The barbarism of Monday evening’s attack has shocked everyone.
“Our clubs are right at the heart of our local communities in Manchester and it is right that we present a unified response to this tragedy. The money will help, of course but the work of the two clubs and their respective foundation and community scheme can build on the fantastic spirit that Mancunians have shown in the immediate aftermath."
United, who won the Europa League on Wednesday, held a minute’s silence and wore black armbands during the game.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE MANCHESTER ARENA ATTACK
We have launched a Together With Manchester appeal – to raise money for families of the victims of the Arena bomb
News UK, publisher of The Sun, has made a corporate donation of £100,000 to the appeal.
Here’s how you can show your support….
ONLINE: www.justgiving.com/TogetherWithManchester
TEXT: Text TWMC50 and amount to 70070 – eg TWMC50 £5
(you can donate £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10)
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