United damages Wembley dressing room after loss

United damages Wembley dressing room after loss

Published Apr. 19, 2011 9:44 a.m. ET

Manchester United has offered to pay for minor damage caused to a Wembley Stadium dressing room in the aftermath of the team's FA Cup semifinal loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

United says a wall inside the national stadium was kicked in frustration by a staff member following the 1-0 loss to its archrival.

The Premier League leader immediately told England's Football Association, apologized and offered to pay the 30-pound ($49) bill for the small damage.

United has not named the staff member who caused the damage, although British media reported that it was fitness coach Tony Strudwick.

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The game ended with United defender Rio Ferdinand and some of his teammates involved in an angry confrontation with City striker Mario Balotelli.

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