Football Mourns "Heartbreaking" Indonesia Stampede Deaths
World football united on Sunday after Indonesian authorities said that at least 174 people died at a stadium there following a pitch invasion and stampede.
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Indonesia stadium stampede a 'tragedy beyond comprehension': FIFA president
Gianni Infantino said on Sunday. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 180 injured, was one of the world's deadliest sporting stadium disasters.
Indonesia Stadium Stampede A "Tragedy Beyond Comprehension": FIFA President
The death of at least 174 people in an Indonesian stadium stampede "is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension", FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 180 injured, was one of the world's deadliest sporting stadium disasters. "The football world is in a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia at the end of the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium," said Infantino.
Presiden FIFA soal Kanjuruhan: Hari yang Gelap di Sepakbola
Gianni Infantino, Presiden FIFA mengucapkan duka cita mendalam terhadap Tragedi Kanjuruhan. Baginya tragedi itu jadi hari yang gelap di sepakbola.
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