Soccer-Sheffield United's McBurnie cleared of assaulting a fan


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Coventry City v Sheffield United - Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Britain - October 19, 2022 Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie looks dejected after the match Action Images/Molly Darlington

(Reuters) - Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie was cleared on Thursday of assaulting a fan during a pitch invasion following their Championship playoff semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

The match in May ended in chaos after home supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate their team's win on penalties.

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