JAKARTA - Manchester City coach, Josep Guardiola is concerned about the tragedy that occurred at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang. The riots that occurred after the Arema vs Persebaya match killed at least 125 people.
Quoted from Reuters on Monday, the incident made Guardiola feel sad and touched. The statement was conveyed by the coach of The Citizens after his team's 6-3 victory over Manchester United.
"It's so sad, so sad. The world is gone crazy. What happened here, near, in two-three hours," Guardiola was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Not only that, Guardiola really regretted the football agenda which actually caused the loss of the lives of the supporters. Guardiola also expressed his condolences and sent prayers to the families of the victims as a form of sympathy.
You have to go to Indonesia, it's very unfortunate what happened in Indonesia. Best condolences and prayers for the families in Indonesia who are affected and all of them," continued the Spaniard.
A form of sympathy not only came from the coach, the Manchester City players - as well as Manchester United - showed the same thing as wearing a black ribbon in that match as a form of respect for the victims.
The two clubs, both City and United, also expressed their condolences for the events that led to the loss of hundreds of supporters at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.
"We are very sad to hear of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Our thoughts are with everyone affected," Man City wrote via Twitter before the match against MU.
"Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. We send our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected," wrote Manchester United.
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