22 are confirmed dead after an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert on Tuesday night.
After a tragic night in Manchester, which is now believed to be a terror attack by a lone man, the sporting world has come out to support those affected by the incident.
The official Manchester United and Manchester City twitter accounts expressed their shock and sadness towards the situation..
Footballers that have played in Manchester during their careers also took to Twitter.
Devastating news this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by last nights attack on this beautiful city. We will stand together in this dark hour ❤️
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 23, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with all the families & friends affected by last nights attack in Manchester! #StandTogether
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 23, 2017
🙏🙏🙏😔😔😔 https://t.co/WQ2Qgk6Ql8
— Ruud van Nistelrooij (@RvN1776) May 23, 2017
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) May 23, 2017
Shocking events for this great city. My thoughts and prayers are with the families.
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) May 23, 2017
Manchester United’s opponents in Wednesday’s Europa League final, Ajax, also tweeted out in support of the city along with numerous other clubs.
From Amsterdam with love to Manchester. Our thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those affected.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 23, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with all those affected by last night's tragic events in Manchester
— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 23, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at Rangers Football Club are with those affected by the tragic events at the Manchester Arena last night. https://t.co/JjmUYl02GW
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 23, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with all those affected by last night's incident in Manchester. #PrayForManchester #StandTogether
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by last night's incident at the Manchester Arena and the people of Greater Manchester.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 23, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the terrible events in Manchester last night. Our thoughts and hopes are with all those affected.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 23, 2017
Rory McIlroy also felt a mixture of anger and sadness over the tragedy.
This makes me so angry and sad at the same time. Thoughts and prayers with everyone in Manchester at this horrific time
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) May 23, 2017
As did fellow Northern Ireland native and boxer Carl Frampton.
Targeting a concert full of children. Sick! Sympathies with everyone who's been affected and with the people of Manchester
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) May 23, 2017
The British MMA community also expressed their condolences.
Lost for words at this cruelty. My thought and prayers are with everyone who was in attendance.… https://t.co/DNkQ1v50Lr
— michael (@bisping) May 23, 2017
Waking up to this news about the evil attack in Manchester. Words can't explain the horror. But let us not let evil win 🙏🏾 #PrayForMancester
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 23, 2017
Heart goes out to Manchester, sad sad times 😥
— Davey Grant (@DaveyGrantMMA) May 22, 2017
My heart and mind go to everyone one effected by the terror attacks in Manchester & RIP to all those who lost their lives in the attacks 😢😢
— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) May 23, 2017
