Tragedy beyond comprehension: FIFA chief

PARIS, Oct 02 (Agencies): 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.
"All our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, those who have been injured, together with the people of the Republic of Indonesia."
In Spain, La Liga and the Spanish football federation announced there would be a minute's silence before the weekend's remaining matches in the top two divisions.
Italian Serie A tweeted their sympathy.
"Sending our condolences and thoughts to the victims, the families and everyone affected by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia," said the official Lega Serie A account.
The head of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, told Reuters in a statement he was "deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news coming out of football-loving Indonesia".
La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have agreed that clubs will observe a minute's silence before kick-off in Sunday's games as a mark of respect.
A statement by La Liga said the silence would "offer condolences to the Indonesian people, especially the families of the deceased, as well as wishing a quick recovery to those injured".
A number of Premier League clubs have offered their condolences to the victims of the disaster.
Liverpool tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time."
In the UK, a crush developed at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield in 1989, resulting in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans attending the club's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
England captain Leah Williamson posted on Twitter: "My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Indonesia holds a special place in my heart."
Spain defender Sergio Ramos called the incident "heartbreaking" while ex-England forward Wayne Rooney said it was "devastating".
Ajax's club account tweeted: "We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. There should never be violence at a football match." Barcelona said they were "pained by the tragic events" at Kanjuruhan Stadium, adding they "reject all acts of violence both on and off the field".