Leeds United owner: Trip to war-torn Myanmar a 'carefully considered decision'

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has defended the club's controversial tour of Myanmar next month.

Leeds United owner: Trip to war-torn Myanmar a 'carefully considered decision'
Wed, 25 Apr, 2018 - 15:58

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has defended the club's decision to tour Myanmar at the end of the season.

The Sky Bet Championship club's plans to play an All-Star XI in Yangon on May 9 and Myanmar's national team in Mandalay on May 11 have been met by a storm of protest.

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