Shocking Revelation: Man Utd Under Fire for Inviting Convicted Paedophile to WSL Match - Full Story Inside!
Former Manchester United ladies coach Geoff Konopka, a convicted paedophile, was invited to a WSL match, leading to an apology from the club Konopka, who was sentenced to four years in prison in 2011 for 19 offences of indecent assault and gross indecency against underage girls, was placed on the sex offenders list for a decade
Manchester United have apologised for inviting Geoff Konopka to a WSL match last season.
Konopka was in charge of Manchester United Ladies from 1983 to 2001.
In 2011, he received a four-year prison sentence and was included in the sex offenders' registry for ten years. This was the result of his conviction on 19 counts of indecent assault and gross indecency involving girls under the ages of 16 and 14.
As reported by The Times, Konopka was extended an invitation to attend a Women's Super League (WSL) match as a distinguished guest of the clubs. The game took place last season and featured the women's team competing against Everton at their home ground.
The club released a statement on Thursday, revealing that they had received new information regarding these convictions. In an urgent response, they contacted the appropriate legal and football authorities to verify the details.
After receiving this information, the club promptly took necessary measures and will sever all ties with the individual moving forward.
"Manchester United expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the victims and all those affected by these abhorrent crimes."
