JAKARTA - A number of Premier League clubs also expressed their condolences for the tragedy of the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, which has claimed hundreds of lives.
Clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool compactly express their deep condolences to the victims of the Malang tragedy.
Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred in Malang. We sincerely express our condolences to the victims, the families of the victims, and all those affected," the club said on social media on Sunday.
Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia.We send our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone affected.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 2, 2022
Not only Premier League clubs, but Barcelona club also conveyed condolences stating that they do not justify any form of violence both on and off the field.
FC Barcelona is sorry for the tragic incident at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia, and does not justify any form of violence both on and off the field. We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the victim," wrote @FCBarcelona via its official Twitter, Sunday.
The continued match of Liga 1 2022/23 between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Saturday night ended in chaos after a number of supporters of the home team burst into the field because their team lost 2-3 to Persebaya.
FC Barcelona is pained by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia and rejects all acts of violence both on and off the field. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 2, 2022
Security officers tried to prevent the fans from going to the field and chasing players. However, this appeal was ignored so that the police team finally launched tear gas shots.
As of Sunday afternoon, the National Police's Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Team, quoted by Antara, recorded temporary data on the number of victims who died in the tragedy of the Kanjuruhan Stadium as many as 125 people.
PSSI has formed an investigative team for the tragedy of the Kanjuruhan Stadium led by PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan.
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