A Manchester City fan passed away following a medical emergency during the highly anticipated derby against Manchester United.
The incident occurred on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, overshadowing the intense rivalry match that ended in a 2-1 victory for the visiting team.
According to reports, the medical emergency took place around 4:10 PM near one of the stadium entrances. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with stewards rushing to provide assistance. "We were going into the grounds at entrance K and the gent was on the floor having CPR performed on him," an anonymous witness recounted.
Despite the efforts of the stewards and the arrival of a defibrillator, the fan tragically did not survive.
Manchester City confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media, expressing their condolences: "The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
The club paid tribute to the supporter, acknowledging the profound impact of the loss on the community.
The match itself saw Manchester City take an early lead with Josko Gvardiol's opener, only for Manchester United to equalize through Bruno Fernandes' penalty in the 88th minute.
Amad Diallo secured the win for United with a last-minute goal, marking a significant victory for the Red Devils after a challenging period in the Premier League.
This incident comes amid a turbulent time for Manchester City, who are under scrutiny due to a poor run of form, having won just one of their last eleven games across all competitions.
The club has announced that players will be given some time off following the defeat, with no midweek fixtures scheduled before their next match against Aston Villa.
As the football world mourns the loss of a dedicated fan, tributes have poured in from across the league, including from former rivals Luton Town, who extended their condolences to the bereaved family and the Manchester City community.
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