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Manchester United's Europa League last 16 tie at LASK is set to be played behind closed doors because of coronavirus, after 900 fans forked out for tickets and flights to Austria

Manchester United's Europa League last 16 clash at LASK is set to be played behind closed doors on Thursday night after the Austrian government cracked down amid the coronavirus crisis.

United have sold around 900 tickets to their supporters travelling to Austria, but refunds are now expected to be offered, with no fans allowed in the stadium.

The news comes after Austria's health minister Rudolf Anschober announced at a press conference on Tuesday morning that all outdoor events with over 500 participants and all indoor events with over 100 participants would be cancelled until the beginning of April.