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Mark Jones

The truth behind Liverpool fans' alleged Emiliano Sala chant at Cardiff

The football website that published a story claiming Liverpool fans sang a vile chant about the late Cardiff City forward Emiliano Sala on Sunday has apologised for any offence caused.

Caught Offside have also claimed that they they have removed the article from the website, although as of the time of writing it is still online.

The truth is that no such chant occurred, something which has been confirmed by both clubs, journalists and several Cardiff supporters at the match.

It is not known why Caught Offside decided to publish the story, although in their fairly half-hearted apology they cite "several accounts on Twitter " claiming that the chant was heard.

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"We have removed an article from yesterday afternoon and apologise for any offence caused," Caught Offside tweeted, when the article was still live.

"It reported on allegations that chanting from a section of Liverpool fans present at the Cardiff City game mocked the death of Emiliano Sala.

"Despite several accounts on Twitter that offensive songs could be heard, no audio and video footage to corroborate those initial allegations have surfaced and a great many contradictory accounts have been made.

"We apologise again for any offence caused."

Liverpool fans at the Cardiff City Stadium (EMPICS Sport)

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Liverpool won 2-0 in the Welsh capital to go back to the top of the Premier League, with their goals coming through Gini Wijnaldum and a James Milner penalty.

Reds CEO Peter Moore tweeted Caught Offside and asked them to follow him - presumably to exchange direct messages - on Sunday evening and then again on Monday.

At the time of writing Caught Offside haven't interacted with either tweet, although they have followed Moore back.

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