Manchester United cancel press conference in response to terrorist attack

Manchester United have cancelled this evening's pre-match press conference in response to the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday night.

Uefa reportedly accepted a request by the club to forego the traditional press conference ahead of tomorrow night's Europa League final in Stockholm. Twenty-two people were killed and a further 59 hospitalised after the attack, which occurred as crowds departed the Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert. Following last night's tragic events, a number of high-profile figures including players past and present from both Manchester giants offered their support and condolences to the victims and their families. https://twitter.com/JesseLingard/status/866909065489915904 https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/866915201546936320 https://twitter.com/VincentKompany/status/866804401322766336 https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/866949565290876928 https://twitter.com/usainbolt/status/866977295600320512 The club's opponents in tomorrow night's final - Ajax - have also taken to social media to pay tribute to those affected. https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/866906092361715714 Last night's horrific attack prompted a statement from Uefa regarding safety and security at tomorrow night's match in the Swedish capital, in which they urged supporters to arrive as early as possible.

"UEFA has been closely working with local authorities and the Swedish FA for many months and the terrorist risk had been taken into account since the very beginning of the project. Furthermore, a number of additional security measures were implemented following the attacks in Stockholm last April. "Due to the tight security arrangements, UEFA urges fans to arrive at the stadium as early as possible, as detailed checks will be made at the entrances, resulting in potential delays in accessing the stadium."