Manchester, (UK): Star England and Manchester United footballer David Beckham spoke of his ‘heartbreak’ as his former club and local rivals Manchester City came together Tuesday to pay tribute after 22 people including children were killed in a suspected suicide bombing in the northern English city. There were others who also joined Beckham to express their grief. Here’s what they had to say.
David Beckham (on Instagram): Heart-breaking 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.
Gary Lineker (Twitter): To target children at a concert is beyond comprehension. Beyond lunacy. Beyond evil. Heart goes out to all those who’ve lost loved ones.
Manchester United (Twitter): We are deeply shocked by last night’s terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
Manchester City (Twitter): It’s with great sadness we hear of the terrible events at the Arena. Our hearts go out to all affected and to our city’s emergency services.
Jose Mourinho (Twitter): We are all very sad about the tragic events last night, we can’t take out our minds and hearts, the victims and their families. We are sure Manchester will unite and pull through in this time of tragedy. We have a job to do and we will fly to do that job, it is a pity though that we can’t fly with happiness.
Paul Pogba (Twitter): Targeting children and innocents is beyond my knowledge. I really am shocked. I share the grief with all those who have suffered such huge losses.
Vincent Kompany (Twitter): 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’.
Jesse Linegard (Twitter): My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by last night’s attack on this beautiful city. We will stand together in this dark hour.
Ajax Amsterdam (Twitter, the team which will face Manchester United in the Europa League final): From Amsterdam with love to Manchester. Our thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those affected.
