Manchester United's Europa League tie against LASK to be played behind closed doors amid coronavirus fears

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Manchester United's Europa League last-16, first-leg tie against LASK has become the latest fixture to be moved behind closed doors amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Austrian club confirmed on Tuesday.

A statement read: "Following guidance from the Austrian Government, we have been informed by Uefa and LASK that the Europa League game on Thursday will be played behind closed doors.

"LASK will now cancel tickets that had been issued to Manchester United. We will automatically issue refunds on behalf of LASK to our fans who have purchased tickets."

"The UEFA Europa League home game against Manchester United... must take place without spectators," the Austrian club said in a statement.

"The association will provide further details after publication of the relevant decree."

Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said earlier on Tuesday that the country had banned indoor events of more than 100 people and outdoor events of more than 500 in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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