Sports world expresses sorrow after deadly crash in Colombia
From Lionel Messi to Neymar, from Diego Maradona to Pele, the world of sports expressed its sorrow following the crash of the plane carrying the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense.
The charter crashed in Medellin on its way to Colombia for the Copa Sudamericana final.
All Brazilian first division teams changed their official Twitter profile pictures to a black logo of Chapecoense. Brazilian Barcelona star Neymar “My deepest condolences go to all of the families, friends and supporters of the Associacao Chapecoense de Futebol squad. #FuerzaChape.”
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi on Facebook
“Brazilian football is in mourning. It is such a tragic loss. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. Rest in peace.”
Brazilian soccer legend Pele
“My condolences to the families of the Brazilian Chapecoense team, and of all the people who died in this tragic plane crash in Colombia. Unfortunately, these kids, who were making their way in soccer, took the wrong plane. From this day on, I’m a fan of Chapecoense.”
Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona on Facebook
“This is a very, very sad day for football. We are so sorry to hear about the airplane crash in Colombia, it is shocking and tragic news. At this difficult time our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends. FIFA would like to extend its most heartfelt condolences.”