In a statement, Manchester United said: “The booking was made by a junior member of staff who was unaware of Icke and his objectionable views. The event has been cancelled.”
North West Friends of Israel hailed the move as a “fantastic result”.
Kate Green, the local Labour MP, tweeted: “Thanks to constituents who've raised concerns about the planned event with David Icke at Old Trafford. I've been in contact with @ManUtd this morning, and I'm pleased the event has been cancelled.”
In comments on his own Twitter, Mr Icke branded Manchester United “a disgrace “ for calling off his show “on the say-so of ultra-Zionist hate group and freedom-destroying Labour MP”.
In a tweet, Kick It Out, UK football’s anti-racism organisation, said it was concerned that Mr Icke was allowed to book an event at Old Trafford in the first place, but added: “We are pleased the appropriate action has been taken by @ManUtd.
“Antisemitism has no place in football or wider society.”
