Leeds United has accused a section of Millwall fans of signing "vile chants" during an FA Cup tie at Elland Road. Shortly after Saturday's game, the South Yorkshire club issued a statement regarding alleged chants relating to the murders of Whites fans Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus before a UEFA Cup semi-final at Galatasaray in 2000. The statement said: "During today's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Millwall, we were extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies from the away section at Elland Road.
"We know the impact this has on the families of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, along with the whole fan base of Leeds United. "We will work with the police and Millwall Football Club to identify those involved, whilst we will also continue our efforts with the football authorities to help eradicate these chants from the game.". Read more on Sky News:Reports of 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance rise by 30%Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID workers on leave.
A subsequent statement from Millwall read: "We all have a duty to ensure Millwall Football Club is represented proudly and responsibly at all times. "The club strongly condemns all forms of football tragedy abuse and is appalled to receive reports of such chanting from a minority at today's Emirates FA Cup fixture against Leeds United. "Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history. Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.
"It has no place in football and the club will work closely with Leeds United and authorities to identify those responsible.". Follow our channel and never miss an update. Sky Sports News understands The Football Association is aware of the matter and will be liaising with Leeds and West Yorkshire Police. Millwall winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Alex Neil's team caused an upset by progressing to the fifth round for the first time since 2018-19.
