Cristiano Ronaldo sends message of support to Morocco’s earthquake victims

LONDON: Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message of support for victims of the Moroccan earthquake on his Instagram channel on Sunday.

More than 2,100 people have been killed and thousands more injured after a powerful 6.8 magnitude quake rocked an area around 72 km southwest of Marrakesh on Friday.

“My deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their lives in the earthquake in Morocco. Sending love and prayers to all in Morocco at this very difficult time,” Ronaldo said in an Instagram story.

The UN on Sunday estimated that 300,000 people had been affected by the earthquake and some Moroccans have complained on social networks that the government has not allowed more help from outside.

Flags were lowered across Morocco on Sunday as King Mohammed VI ordered three days of national mourning.