Manchester pays homage to victims
Manchester United and Manchester City players paid homage to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack while Etihad stadium is being used as a support centre after the tragic events.
An explosion as Ariana Grande finished her concert left 22 dead and 59 people injured, sending the city into shock that has reverberated across the world, Belfast telegraph reports.
The club flags at both Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium are being flown at half-mast and both City and United have paid tribute in club statements.
City said the "thoughts and prayers of (the) ownership, Board and everyone at Manchester City are with the people of Manchester and all those affected following the horrifying events of last night's Manchester Arena attack."
"We have offered our full support throughout the night and this morning to the leaders of the City of Manchester itself and to the Emergency Services who are doing so much to support our city in these most challenging of circumstances," continued the statement.
"The Etihad Stadium is being used as a support centre following the tragic events and Greater Manchester Police have advised that anyone needing assistance relating to the attack can access that help at the Etihad Stadium via Gate 11."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected, including our supporters, club staff and members of our community such as the children from our Manchester United Foundation partner schools who were attending the concert at the Arena," said an statement from United.
"Club staff are ready to help the police and other emergency services in any way that may be required at this challenging time for our city.
Players from city of Manchester and around the world also showed their support after the horrific events.
United legend David beckham wrote a post on instagram, which read "Heartbreaking news from Manchester. As a father & a human what has happened truly saddens me. My thoughts are with all of those that have been affected by this tragedy..."
City Captain Vincent Kompany wrote: "I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. It's a sad day for the great city of Manchester."
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. It's a sad day for the great city of Manchester. #Unity
; Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 22, 2017
; Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 23, 2017
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Very saddened by the deaths at the Manchester Arena ... My… https://t.co/BqFa2D8TUy; Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus33) May 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by the sickening attack that happened here in Manchester last night.
; Michael Carrick (@carras16) May 23, 2017
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