Football mourns ‘heartbreaking’ Indonesia stampede deaths | Football News

HONG KONG: world soccer united on Sunday after Indonesian authorities said at least 125 people died at a stadium following a pitch invasion and stampede.
AFP Sport lists the reactions through football:
“It is devastating to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia last night. Shocking news.”

— Former England star wayne rooney.
“Heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.”

— Spanish defender Sergio Ramos.
“My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Indonesia holds a special place in my heart.”

– Women’s England captain Leah Williamson
“Horrible news from Indonesia regarding the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang. My thoughts are with everyone involved.”

— Former England striker Michael Owen.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families and everyone affected.”

— Manchester United.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.”

–Manchester City.
“FC Barcelona is saddened by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia and rejects all acts of violence on and off the pitch.”

— Barcelona.
“Paris Saint-Germain would like to offer their most sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragedy at the Malang stadium in Indonesia.”

— Paris Saint Germain.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. There should never be violence in a football match.”

–Ajax.
“A dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.”
— FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“The RFEF deeply deplores the tragedy and condemns any act of violence, especially if it takes place in a festive setting, as a football match should always be.”
— Spanish Football Federation. Spanish clubs will observe a minute’s silence before Sunday’s matches.
“The thoughts of everyone at premier league stand with those affected by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium last night.”

— Premier League.
“We send our condolences and thoughts to the victims, families and everyone affected by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia.”

ii – The Italian Serie A.
“I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news from football loving Indonesia.”
– Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.