Manchester City issued an apology to Liverpool after a group of their supporters interrupted a period of silence to remember the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster before Saturday’s FA Cup semifinal.
A number of City fans could be heard making noise after referee Michael Oliver blew his whistle to signal a minute of silence to honor the 97 Liverpool supporters who died at a 1989 FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool fans booed in response to the interruption resulting in a chaotic scene at Wembley Stadium. Oliver cut the tribute short as a result of the events.