Leeds United and Millwall Unite Against 'Tragedy Chanting' in FA Cup Clash

Leeds United and Millwall condemn 'tragedy chanting' during their FA Cup match, pledging to eradicate such behavior from football.

Leeds United and Millwall have jointly condemned the 'tragedy chanting' that marred their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Elland Road on Saturday. Millwall secured a 2-0 victory, marking their first fifth-round appearance since the 2018-19 season. However, the match was overshadowed by reports of vile chants referencing the tragic deaths of Leeds fans Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus in 2000.

In a strong statement released post-match, Leeds United expressed deep disappointment, saying, "We were extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies from the away section at Elland Road. We know the impact this has on the families of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, along with the whole fanbase of Leeds United."

Leeds manager Daniel Farke, who was unaware of the chants during the game, emphasized the importance of human life over football. "The health of human beings is always much more important than just a football game," he stated. Farke also criticized the misconception that football is more serious than life or death, calling it a 'stupid quote' that doesn't align with the values of the sport.

Millwall also issued a statement, condemning all forms of tragedy abuse and expressing their commitment to working with Leeds and authorities to identify those responsible. "Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies," the statement read.

Both clubs are now collaborating with police and football authorities to address and eliminate such behavior from future matches. This incident highlights the ongoing need for education and enforcement to ensure that football remains a space of respect and unity.

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