Leeds and Millwall Condemn Tragedy Chants During FA Cup Match

Both clubs pledge to work with authorities after chants referencing past tragedies overshadow Millwall's victory at Elland Road.

Leeds United and Millwall have denounced chants by some Millwall fans referencing the 2000 murders of Leeds supporters Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in Istanbul.
The chants occurred during Millwall's 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round win, with Femi Azeez scoring both goals to secure Millwall's first fifth-round appearance in six years.
Leeds has vowed to collaborate with police and Millwall to identify those responsible for the chants, emphasizing the emotional toll on victims' families and the Leeds fanbase.
Millwall issued a statement condemning all forms of tragedy-related abuse, affirming that such behavior has no place in football.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke and Millwall head coach Alex Neil both expressed disapproval of the chants, with Farke emphasizing the importance of unity in the football community over human tragedies.