MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City players say they will refund ticket costs to fans who traveled to Norway for the team’s shocking game. 3-1 loss In the Champions League to little Bodo/Glimt.
City striker Erling Haaland apologized immediately after Tuesday’s game, calling City’s performance “embarrassing.”
Haaland is part of a group of captains that also includes Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Rodri, who announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that the players would compensate the 374 supporters who made the long journey. BodoIt is located in north of the arctic circle.
“Our supporters mean everything to us,” the statement reads. “We know the sacrifices our fans make by traveling all over the world to support us, but we will never take that for granted. They are the best fans in the world.”
“We also recognize that it has been a difficult journey for our fans, who spent a tough night on the pitch and supported us in the freezing cold. It is the least we can do to cover the cost of tickets for those who traveled to Bodo.”
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