A minute of silence is held before all matches in the Spanish football league in memory of the victims of the stadium disaster in Indonesia. According to the organization of La Liga, this is done as a “sign of sympathy” for the “tragedy” in Indonesia. National champions Real Madrid will play against Osasuna on Sunday evening.
At least 174 people were killed in riots in and around the Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, Java. Supporters of rival clubs Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after the away team won 3-2. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. In the panic that ensued, many visitors were overrun. In addition to the at least 174 dead, more than 300 people were also injured.
The tragedy in Indonesia is one of the worst stadium disasters ever. As far as is known, in 1964 in Lima most people died during a football match at the international match between Peru and Argentina. Peruvian fans then stormed the field, where the police fired tear gas. 328 people were killed.
Some top European clubs, such as Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, express their condolences to the victims in Indonesia via social media.