Footballers Pay Tributes To Victims Of Manchester Terror Attacks

Manchester state police have just confirmed that more than 20 people have been injured in a terror attack ​at an Ariana Grande concert in at Manchester on Monday night.

The attack has been referred to as "the most horrific incident" Greater Manchester had ever faced by police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.

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

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 22, 2017

There have been several tweets from people expressing their condolences to the victims affected.

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 United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2017

Football Clubs also sent out their condolences to the victims.

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

My thoughts & prayers are with all the families & friends affected by last nights attack in Manchester! #StandTogether

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 23, 2017

Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the attack.