La Liga golf equipment to look at minute’s silence after Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Spanish soccer golf equipment will observe a minute’s silence earlier than matches on Sunday as a mark of respect for many who misplaced their lives in a stampede at an Indonesian recreation.

A minimum of 174 individuals died on Saturday in Malang, East Java, as followers had been crushed attempting to flee tear fuel launched by police after a pitch invasion following Arema FC’s defeat by Persebaya Surabaya.

La Liga and the Spanish Soccer Federation agreed to pay respect earlier than the remaining matches this weekend within the prime two Spanish divisions.

“La Liga and the RFEF have agreed to a minute’s silence to supply their condolences to the Indonesian individuals, particularly the households of the deceased within the tragedy on the Kanjuruhan Stadium on the island of Java, in addition to wishing a fast restoration to these injured,” mentioned La Liga in an announcement Sunday.

“The RFEF deeply laments the tragedy and condemns any act of violence, extra so whether it is in a festive setting as a recreation of soccer ought to at all times be,” mentioned the RFEF.

Actual Madrid president Florentino Perez additionally provided his condolences whereas talking at an meeting for membership members on Sunday morning.

“I wish to keep in mind the victims of the tragedy which occurred in the previous couple of hours in a stadium in Indonesia, the place over 100 individuals died,” mentioned Perez. “Our deepest sympathy to all their households.”

Actual Madrid hosts Osasuna on Sunday night time on the Santiago Bernabeu, considered one of 4 La Liga video games on Sunday.