Manchester United have called off the Jakarta leg of their Indonesian Tour after the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jakarta they were supposed to stay in this Saturday suffered a fatal bomb attack that so far has reportedly killed 8 and injured 50.

Via DailyMail 

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his shock at the ‘terrible’ news at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur where the team is currently camped.

At least nine people have been killed with about 50 injury.

Ferguson said: ‘We got the news as we landed and it is very disappointing. I have never been to Indonesia before and I know the Indonesian FA have worked very hard on this.

‘It is terrible news but we have taken what I believe to be the right decision in terms of safeguarding our players.’

United confirmed they were given advice by the Foreign Office before making their decision.

A club statement said: ‘Following the explosions in Jakarta – one of which was at the hotel the team were due to stay in – and based on advice received, the directors have informed the Indonesian FA that the club cannot fulfil the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour.’

United were to play an Indonesia Super League XI on July 20.

‘We are working on a revised itinerary outside Indonesia with the promoters and we will make a further announcement when these decisions have been made,’ continued the statement.

‘We are deeply disappointed at not being able to visit Indonesia and thank the Indonesian FA and our fans for their support.

‘Our thoughts go to all those affected by the blasts.’

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