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Fans at Manchester derby observe minute's silence for victims of 1958 Munich air crash (AP)

 
Manchester United and Manchester City fans observed a minute's silence Sunday for the victims of the 1958 Munich air disaster. Despite concerns before the match, which City won 2-1, the visiting fans kept quiet during the 50th anniversary tribute to the 23 victims that included eight United players. However, loud bangs that sounded like firecrackers appeared to come from outside Old Trafford during... (link)

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