Tributes Paid As Manchester United Fan Collapses During West Ham Match And Dies

A football fan died after collapsing as West Ham played Manchester United .

The Red Devils supporter was taken ill during the match, which kicked off at 5.15pm yesterday at the London Stadium.

The Met Police confirmed this morning the supporter had died, while both clubs paid tribute.

The Met's football unit wrote on its Twitter page: "Unfortunately the @ManUtd supporter who collapsed @LondonStadium has passed away, condolences to his family/friends at this sad time."

Manchester United said it was "deeply saddened" by the news.

The club said: “Everyone at Manchester United is deeply saddened following news one of our fans passed away after collapsing at yesterday’s game v West Ham."

West Ham added: "West Ham are saddened by the passing of an MUFC supporter taken ill during WHUMUN. The thoughts of the Club are with his family & friends."

Manchester United went on to beat West Ham 2-0 in front of a crowd of 57,000.

The Met Police and London Ambulance Service both declined to give any further details about the incident.