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Man United to hold service to mark 60th anniversary of Munich disaster

Manchester United are to hold a commemorative service at Old Trafford on the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.

The club have announced all supporters will be welcome to attend the service on Feb. 6, with season-ticket holders over the age of 65 being sent invitations.

Turnstiles will open at 1.45 p.m. with the event, which will include readings and poems, beginning at 2.45 p.m. A minute's silence will be held at 3.04 p.m., marking the time of the plane crash.

Twenty-three people were killed in the disaster, including eight United players and three club officials. The United party were returning from a European Cup match at Red Star Belgrade.

United will also hold a minute's silence ahead of the Premier League home game against Huddersfield on Feb. 3.

Fans will be invited to pay their respects from 1.30 p.m. on that day under the Munich plaque at the south-east corner of Old Trafford, where their annual event featuring readings and prayers will be held.