Uefa confirms new match dates

Man Utd learned of the attacks on arrival in Greece

Uefa has confirmed the new dates for all of this week's postponed European football ties.

More than 50 matches were called off on Wednesday as a mark of respect following the terrorism attacks on the United States.

The eight outstanding Champions League games will now be played on Wednesday, 10 October.

All 43 Uefa Cup first round ties will be staged on Thursday, 20 September.

Uefa spokesman Mike Lee said: "People were very positive and understand the reasons why we have taken the steps that we have.

"After examining the international and club match calendar across Europe we believe that we have found the best possible solution for the re-scheduling of these matches.

"Our thanks and understanding go to all those whose matches and travels have been disrupted by recent events," Lee added.

Refunds

Meanwhile, Uefa is considering compensating clubs who had already travelled for European matches before they were called off.

But fans will not be reimbursed by European football's governing body.

Instead supporters will have to approach the clubs and plead with them.

Already Manchester United and Leeds have promised to compensate those fans who travelled on official club trips, and possibly those who had made their own arrangements as well.

Uefa is in the process of drawing up guidelines to address the issue of some of the losses incurred by clubs due to the postponement of scheduled games

Uefa's Mike Lee

The postponements and compensation could cost Uefa as much as £5m.

Some clubs have already told the governing body they will not be seeking reimbursement as a gesture of solidarity.

Lee added: "Uefa is in the process of drawing up guidelines to address the issue of some of the losses incurred by clubs due to the postponement of scheduled games.

"The decision to postpone was taken to reflect the mood and spirit of the European football family and we hope that the support that we have received will be carried through in the days and weeks ahead.

"The principle of solidarity is an important part of this process.

"If fans feel that they have an issue about their travel they should raise it with their clubs in the first instance and this can be fed into our discussions with the clubs concerned, which will take place in the near future."