ORGANISATIONS/OFFICIALS
“A dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.”
– FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
“The RFEF deeply laments the tragedy and condemns any act of violence, more so if it is in a festive setting, as a game of football should always be.”
– Spanish Football Federation. Spanish clubs observed a minute’s silence before matches on Sunday.
“The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with those affected by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium last night.”
– English Premier League.
“Sending our condolences and thoughts to the victims, the families and everyone affected by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia.”
– Italy’s Serie A.
“I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news coming out of football-loving Indonesia.”
– Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
“My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims of the terrible stampede in a football stadium in Indonesia.”
– International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.
“Families and friends came to the stadium anticipating an exciting football game. But this ended in a catastrophe, in which many people lost their lives. This is a sad day for Indonesia and its friends across the world.”
– German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a letter to Indonesian leader Joko Widodo.
“My deepest sympathy goes out to those affected and their families, and all citizens of Indonesia. Germany stands by their side.”
– German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.