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Manchester United & fans remember Munich massacre

On February 6, 1958, 23 people died in an air crash including eight of the United team, three of the club's backroom staff, eight travelling journalists, two members of the crew and two other passengers
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Fans hold banners commemorating the 1958 Munich Air Disaster in the 60th anniversary year of the crash that killed 23 showing the face of former manager Matt Busby, the names of the victims and a clock showing the time of the crash.

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A banner that reads "we'll never die" travels across the Stretford End at Old Trafford.

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The Manchester United current XI pause for a minute silence to pay the tribute.

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A supporter wears a scarf to express condolence for the scary Munich disaster.

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A poster showing the face of late Manchester United player Duncan Edwards who was killed in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.

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A picture shows the front of Old Trafford stadium with a clock and banners commemorating ceremony.

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Supporters attend a commemoration service at the permanent memorial for the 1958 Munich Air Disaster ahead of the 60th anniversary.