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Tributes paid to Munich victims at Old Trafford memorial service

Manchester United paid tribute to the victims of the Munich air crash on Tuesday, with a memorial service held at Old Trafford to mark the 60th anniversary of the disaster which claimed 23 lives.

Eight of the legendary 'Busby Babes' team built by manager Sir Matt Busby were among those who died as the United team plane ran into trouble on the runway at Munich-Riem Airport on February 6, 1958 after making a refuelling stop on the return journey from their European Cup quarter-final second leg against Red Star Belgrade the previous day.

And on Tuesday the club opened up its stadium to supporters for a gathering in memory of those who died 60 years ago.