<p>There was a massive uproar on social media when a cardboard cut of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was spotted in the stands at Elland Road as the image went viral on Twitter. With matches being played behind closed doors as efforts continue to curb the spread of COVID-19, many clubs have used cardboard cuts of fans to fill out the empty seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the photograph of bin Laden went viral, Leeds took quick action and have now removed the cardboard cutout of the former al Qaeda leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leeds have said that they will “ensure there are no more offensive images” in the stands before Saturday’s game against Fulham.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bin laden.. how can the staff be ok with displaying that regardless if it was paid for? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lufc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crowdie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crowdie</a> <a href="https://t.co/abpqkBA6Bt">pic.twitter.com/abpqkBA6Bt</a></p>
— Seb (@seb_marsden) <a href="https://twitter.com/seb_marsden/status/1275776906944819200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bin Laden on the front row at Elland Road😂😂 <a href="https://t.co/5Pt2PLbpJf">pic.twitter.com/5Pt2PLbpJf</a></p>
— Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AwayDays_/status/1275835223310307328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fans sent in selfies to Leeds United for crowd boards while matches are played behind closed doors. Anyone recognise The supporter on the front row? (Someone sent Osama Bin Laden) 🤦‍♀️🤦 <a href="https://t.co/qRjdgdYjps">pic.twitter.com/qRjdgdYjps</a></p>
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<p>Some weird cardboard cuts have been spotted all across the world matches with Australian media recently reporting, earlier this month, that a cutout of British serial killer Harold Shipman was spotted in the stands in a match between Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League game.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Football have Bin Laden. Rugby League has Harold Shipman (in Australia!) <a href="https://t.co/KqiihZDl3A">pic.twitter.com/KqiihZDl3A</a></p>
— Phil Newsom (@Newsom_13) <a href="https://twitter.com/Newsom_13/status/1275830859195613185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>While artificial crowd sound has taken over the natural chants by fans in the stadiums, cardboard cuts and fans joining in via video-conference have become a new norm in the world of sports.</p>

<p>across sports have already said that feeling in front of empty stands doesn’t give the usual kick during matches but most of them are of the view that it should be continued unless it is safe to welcome the fans back in the stadiums.&nbsp;</p>

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There was a massive uproar on social media when a cardboard cut of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was spotted in the stands at Elland Road as the image went viral on Twitter.

There was a massive uproar on social media when a cardboard cut of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was spotted in the stands at Elland Road as the image went viral on Twitter. With matches being played behind closed doors as efforts continue to curb the spread of COVID-19, many clubs have used cardboard cuts of fans to fill out the empty seats. After the photograph of bin Laden went viral, Leeds took quick action and have now removed the cardboard cutout of the former al Qaeda leader. Leeds have said that they will “ensure there are no more offensive images” in the stands before Saturday’s game against Fulham. ALSO READ: Luka Romero, 15, becomes youngest ever Liga player Bin laden.. how can the staff be ok with displaying that regardless if it was paid for? #lufc #crowdie pic.twitter.com/abpqkBA6Bt — Seb (@seb_marsden) June 24, 2020 × Bin Laden on the front row at Elland Road😂😂 pic.twitter.com/5Pt2PLbpJf — Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) June 24, 2020 × Fans sent in selfies to Leeds United for crowd boards while matches are played behind closed doors. Anyone recognise The supporter on the front row? (Someone sent Osama Bin Laden) 🤦‍♀️🤦 pic.twitter.com/qRjdgdYjps — Anonymous Journalist (@AnonymousJourn9) June 24, 2020 × Some weird cardboard cuts have been spotted all across the world matches with Australian media recently reporting, earlier this month, that a cutout of British serial killer Harold Shipman was spotted in the stands in a match between Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League game. ALSO READ: New generation of Liverpool fans prepares for title glory Football have Bin Laden. Rugby League has Harold Shipman (in Australia!) pic.twitter.com/KqiihZDl3A — Phil Newsom (@Newsom_13) June 24, 2020 × While artificial crowd sound has taken over the natural chants by fans in the stadiums, cardboard cuts and fans joining in via video-conference have become a new norm in the world of sports. across sports have already said that feeling in front of empty stands doesn’t give the usual kick during matches but most of them are of the view that it should be continued unless it is safe to welcome the fans back in the stadiums.

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