Herrera dedicates Europa League trophy to Manchester victims

Man-of-the-match Ander Herrera dedicated the
Europa League trophy to the victims of the
Manchester terror attack after Manchester United
saw off Ajax in Stockholm.
United ensured Champions League qualification
with a 2-0 win over Ajax at Friends Arena on
Wednesday, but it was a sombre mood pre- and
post-match after a suicide bomber took 22 lives at
Manchester Arena days earlier.
More than 100 people were also injured as fans
were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on Monday.
Touched by the events so close to home, Herrera
had the victims in his heart as he lifted the Europa
League trophy in the Swedish city.
"We are very happy, a European trophy, you don't
win it every day. I lost the final four years ago. I
want to dedicate the trophy to the victims," Herrera
told reporters.
"We want peace in the world, respect. We are no-
one, just footballers, but we have an audience, I
want to say to everyone to work together for a
normal world.
"Happened in Manchester, but we have to be a
united world to fight for peace. No attacks, no more
of that, please."

He continued: "Yesterday [Tuesday] morning we
were devastated, we were really, really sad
because when you think about life and football you
have no choice.
"It was difficult to train yesterday, really, really
difficult for us. Manager told us only thing we can
do is win it for them, that's what we've done. It's
just a football game, just a trophy, but if we can
help or support them with this one per cent it's
enough for us."
It was the perfect ending to an otherwise gruelling
and topsy-turvy season at Old Trafford, which did
yield a Community Shield and EFL Cup.
Having flirted with a top-four finish, too many
draws meant United ultimately were sixth after 38
Premier League matches - leaving the Europa
League as their only chance to qualify for the
Champions League.
"There is always motivation when you put a United
shirt on. Reputation is big. Representing the
biggest club in England," the former Athletic Bilbao
star said.
"We know we could have done better in Premier
League. To win three titles is fantastic. Game of the
season, couldn't talk of good season if we had not
won it. Now talking of great season. Three titles,
Champions League, fans proud of us, played like a
big team, very smart, against a very good team. I
am very happy. I lost a final four years ago, very
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