Football world pays tribute to victims of Manchester attack
Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Manchester United, several sports stars and football clubs have paid tribute to victims of Monday’s attack at Manchester Arena, UK.
The blast which took place at the tail-end of a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande left at least 22 dead and 59 people injured.
“We are deeply shocked by last night’s terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected,” United wrote on Twitter.
We are deeply shocked by last night’s terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
Advertisement— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2017
Devastating news this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
Advertisement— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 23, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with all the families & friends affected by last nights attack in Manchester! #StandTogether
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 23, 2017
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— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 23, 2017
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. It's a sad day for the great city of Manchester. #Unity
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 22, 2017
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The thoughts and prayers of everyone at MCFC are with those affected following the horrifying events of last night.https://t.co/KzFQY6ZG2K
Advertisement— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 23, 2017
United’s players are expected to wear black armbands when they face Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Sweden.
Ajax also expressed their sympathies ahead of the encounter.
Arsenal, Liverpool and several other clubs also expressed their condolences via Twitter.
From Amsterdam with love to Manchester. Our thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those affected.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 23, 2017
The thoughts of all of us at Arsenal are with those affected by the tragic events in Manchester
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 23, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the terrible events in Manchester last night. Our thoughts and hopes are with all those affected.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 23, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with all those affected by last night's incident in Manchester.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 23, 2017
Our #YoungLions will remember the victims of the attack in Manchester when we take on Guinea at the #U20WC this morning. pic.twitter.com/vicza1PQiA
— England (@England) May 23, 2017
Today our thoughts are with the people of Manchester – a city of pride, passion and hope that welcomed us so warmly this time last year. pic.twitter.com/htGeYsodpQ
— England (@England) May 23, 2017
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