Chelsea cancel bus parade after Manchester terror attack

Premier League champions say celebration
would be inappropriate, while Arsenal pull plug on live FA Cup
broadcast

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The club had planned the street party after winning the Premier
League and hoped it would be a double celebration as they play
Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

But in a statement, they said it would be “inappropriate to go
ahead with the victory parade” in the light of events in
Manchester.

There were also concerns about the strain the event would place
on the police and other emergency services.

“Given the heightened security threat announced by the
government and recognising that this is a developing situation, we
have given this careful consideration. We strongly believe, in the
interests of everyone, this is the correct course of action. We are
sure our fans will understand this decision,” the club said.

“Having consulted with the Metropolitan Police, Hammersmith
& Fulham Council and other authorities, we know the emergency
services would have been as professional as ever, but we would not
want in any way to divert important resources by holding an
additional, non-ticketed event on the streets of London.”

Both Chelsea and Arsenal will wear black armbands at Wembley and
the Blues have announced they will be making a donation to the
victims and those affected by the atrocity, in which 22 people were
killed following an Ariana Grande concert, reports the Daily Telegraph. 

Arsenal have also changed their
plans. The club “had been set to broadcast the cup
final live on a big screen at the Emirates Stadium but the Gunners
announced on Wednesday that they have had to ‘reluctantly’ pull the
plug on the event”, reports the Daily Mail. 

Sporting events around the world will mark the
atrocity. 

“A minute’s silence will be observed before the Europa League
final between Manchester United and Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday
and both teams will wear black armbands,” reports the BBC.

“The opening ceremony will also be considerably reduced as a
mark of respect for the victims.

“A similar tribute was taking place at Headingley in Yorkshire
before England’s one-day cricket international against South
Africa.”