Soccer-Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road


Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Leeds United - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - November 9, 2025 Leeds United fans inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

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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