Everton fan banned from stadiums after mocking Munich air disaster

An Everton fan who mocked the Munich air disaster during a match at Old Trafford has been banned from stadiums as a result of his actions.

Mark Finnigan pleaded guilty to making offensive gestures in front of the home crowd during a clash between the two teams last month.

It has proven to be a costly mistake for the Everton fan, 24, who has been subsequently banned from attending matches for three years, as per BBC Sport.

John Moran of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said so-called tragedy chanting “was never acceptable.”

He added: “Mark Finnigan’s offensive gesture, made in full view of home and away fans, has landed him a football banning order, stopping him from watching the sport he loves.”

Prosecutors said he was seen turning to United fans in the home section when making the detestable gestures. It takes someone extremely sick to laugh about a plane crash that killed 23 people, including eight United players and three club staff.

We bet he regrets his decision now.

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