A violent earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night.
The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has put the death toll at 820, with over 600 injured. In the face of this tragedy, the world of soccer offered its support to the Moroccan people.
Morocco hit by violent earthquake
Emotions ran high in the soccer world following the violent earthquake that struck Morocco on the night of Friday September 8 to Saturday September 9. The earthquake killed at least 820 people and injured more than 600, according to provisional figures. The provinces and municipalities of Marrakech, Al Haouz and Taroudant were the worst hit. In response, a number of personalities, clubs and authorities from the world of sport expressed their emotion. Amine Harit, Olympique de Marseille midfielder and Moroccan international, expressed his emotion on social networks.
His club has also sent a message of support. "In this terrible ordeal, Olympique de Marseille sends a moving thought and would like to offer its full support to the Moroccan people and all those affected by the tragedy that occurred last night," OM reacted. "The entire Paris Saint-Germain family is at the side of our Moroccan friends following the terrible earthquake. Our condolences go out to those who have lost loved ones. Our thoughts are with you", said PSG.
A minute's silence in Spain
In Spain, the Federation has decided to observe a minute's silence before last weekend's second division matches. A gesture that will be repeated next weekend for first division matches.
"Our special relationship with Morocco, for geographical, historical and sporting reasons, means that we feel this tragedy very closely. For this reason, and in remembrance of those who lost their lives in this disaster, all second division matches played this week will be preceded by a minute's silence. (...) The Royal Spanish Football Federation and La Liga jointly invite the clubs and fans of our country to join in this respectful minute's silence", the Federation said. FC Barcelona also expressed their "solidarity" with the victims of this tragedy.
Real Madrid also had a message for the victims."Our club wishes to express its condolences and support to the families of the deceased and to all the Moroccan people. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured, to whom we convey all our strength and affection," Real reacted in a statement."All my solidarity with the Moroccan people and all the families affected by this terrible earthquake", Carlo Ancelotti writes, in a message posted in French on his social networks.
