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Soccer-Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 4, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 4, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
A Leeds United fan died at Elland Road before the match against Manchester United. The club expressed condolences, and the match ended 1-1.
LEEDS, England, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Leeds United said a supporter died following a medical emergency at Elland Road before their Premier League draw with Manchester United on Sunday.
"Leeds United are devastated to confirm that a supporter sadly passed away ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United at Elland Road, following a medical emergency in the ground before kickoff," the club said in a statement.
"The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with the family and friends of the supporter at this exceptionally difficult time."
Leeds drew 1-1 with United after Brenden Aaronson's opener for the home side was cancelled out by Matheus Cunha.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Clare Fallon)
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