At least 125 people died and about 180 others were hurt in in a crush of fans at a soccer game in Indonesia on Saturday.
One of soccer’s worst tragedy’s occurred during Arema FC’s loss to rivals Persebaya Surabaya in East Java.
The crush of spectators took place after police tear-gassed fans who invaded the field.
As panic spread in Kanjuruhan Stadium, thousands of fans ran towards the exits, where many suffocated.
At least 174 people were killed and nearly 180 were injured in a crush and a riot at a soccer match in Indonesia, making it one of the world's worst stadium disasters https://t.co/B2kzzU1Ees pic.twitter.com/SuXnPw0g0O
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“The football world is in a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino told BBC Sport. “This is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following this tragic incident.
“Together with FIFA and the global football community, all our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, those who have been injured, together with the people of the Republic of Indonesia, the Asian Football Confederation, the Indonesian Football Association, and the Indonesian Football League, at this difficult time.”
Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, told Reuters in a statement he was “deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news coming out of football-loving Indonesia.”
