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United and City wear Manchester bee symbol on shirts during International Champions Cup friendly in Texas in joint memory of terrorism victims

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Manchester's two famous football clubs put their rivalry aside in memory of the victims of terrorism during their Stateside friendly.

United and City both wore custom-made shirts bearing the worker bee of the north-west city for the clash at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

The bee, which was added to Manchester's coat of arms in the mid 19th century and represents the industrial heritage of the region, has been used as a symbol of strength following the Manchester Arena attack in May.

Manchester United show off the shirts bearing the worker bee symbol pre-match in Houston
Manchester United show off the shirts bearing the worker bee symbol pre-match in Houston
The two teams have come together in a show of unity following the Manchester Arena attack
The two teams have come together in a show of unity following the Manchester Arena attack

And following the International Champions Cup meeting between the sides in Texas, United and City will auctioned off to raise money for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.