Manchester United players targeted by Jakarta hotel bombers...

The Manchester United football team were targeted by Al Qaeda hotel bombers two weeks ago, it was claimed today.

The blast at the Ritz Carlton in Jakarta occurred a day before the squad were due to check in ahead of a friendly match during their Asian tour.

Another hotel, the J.W. Marriot was also attacked on July 17.

The twin blasts killed a total seven people and injured at least 50. More+pictures...

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