UEFA, in charge of the 2017 UEFA Europa League Final in Sweden between local club Manchester United and AFC Ajax, released a statement expressing "our thoughts are with the victims and families of those affected". They urged fans to arrive at the Friends Arena in Solna as early as possible due to tight security arrangements. These arrangements were already in place and scheduled since the truck attack in Stockholm earlier in the year. The opening ceremony was considerably reduced as a mark of respect for the victims and a minute's silence will be observed prior to the final. Manchester United players also wore black armbands for the victims of the bombing. After winning the match over Ajax, Manchester United dedicated the win to the city of Manchester, with several players stating "This is for you Manchester" in the wake of the attack.