Soccer world reacts, pays tribute to players killed in crash
Tributes have been pouring in with notable sports figures taking to Twitter to voice their condolences and prayers to those affected by the plane crash that carried Chapecoense soccer team as they were on their way to the finals of a regional tournament.
Colombian officials say that the crash killed 76 people.
The squad was expected to play in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Nacional on Wednesday.
Que essa seja a última imagem dos nosso guerreiros.#ForçaChape pic.twitter.com/Q1ZxF5h4sV
— Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) November 29, 2016
Absolutely horrendous to hear about the crash carrying @ChapecoenseReal My thoughts are with all the families of the passengers and crew!
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) November 29, 2016
Sad news to wake up to today. Thoughts are with @ChapecoenseReal and their family and friends.
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) November 29, 2016
Mis condolencias por el accidente de avión en el que viajaba el @ChapecoenseReal. Momento duro para el fútbol! Mucho ánimo y fuerza! pic.twitter.com/8mVTZaETu3
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) November 29, 2016
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) November 29, 2016
Before training the team held a minutes silence for the victims of the @ChapecoenseReal tragedy in Colombia pic.twitter.com/tjC3JsrWzs
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 29, 2016
Centenas de torcedores cercam estádio da Chapecoense e rezam. Siga a cobertura minuto a minuto em https://t.co/GPBOIwqgHN #forçachape pic.twitter.com/Ee2yWyTZmA
— Folha de S.Paulo (@folha) November 29, 2016
Deeply affected by Medellin's plane crash. I shared locker with Cleber Santana and it's difficult to reveal how I feel. A huge hug. pic.twitter.com/TdeNzssZFN
— David De Gea (@D_DeGea) November 29, 2016