United call off Indonesian tour game

United arrived in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday morning for the start of their far east tour.

The club was set to stay at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, where one of the explosions took place, in Jakarta.

“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,” said a club statement.

United were set to play an Indonesia Super League XI on 20th July in front of a sell-out crowd.

“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.”