Tragedy struck earlier today when a plane carrying Brazilian team Chapecoense FC crashed near Medellin, leaving only six confirmed survivors
The Brazilian side were travelling from Bolivia to Medellin, when their aircraft reported electrical issues and later disappeared off the radar.
An Earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale was also later confirmed in the area where the plane crashed.
Officials said the plane was carrying 72 passengers and nine crew members.
A host of well-known figures in football, along with football clubs from all over the world have expressed their sympathies for the Brazilian side on Twitter :
All our support and solidarity is with the victims and the families affected by the @ChapecoenseReal tragedy in Colombia
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 29, 2016
Our hearts and thoughts will be with @ChapecoenseReal today #ForçaChape
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 29, 2016
Our thoughts go out to everyone at @ChapecoenseReal and those affected by this tragedy. #ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/RTYCviKwCP
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) November 29, 2016
Thinking of you, @ChapecoenseReal#ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/0KGRwwqI76
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) November 29, 2016
Our thoughts are with everyone at @ChapecoenseReal, their families and all those affected by the tragedy in Colombia.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 29, 2016
Our thoughts are with everyone at @ChapecoenseReal and all those affected by the tragedy in Colombia.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 29, 2016
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with @ChapecoenseReal and all those affected by today’s tragedy in Colombia. #ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/T6l9PB0SGB
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 29, 2016
The thoughts of everyone at CPFC are with @ChapecoenseReal and all those affected by the tragedy in Colombia. #ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/AAxSeEQcrk
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 29, 2016
We should never have to wake up to news like this. Our thoughts today are with everyone from @ChapecoenseReal #FCIM
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) November 29, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased in the plane crash of the @ChapecoenseReal. May they rest in peace.
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) November 29, 2016
The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United are with @ChapecoenseReal & all those affected by the tragedy in Colombia.#ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/EUjAnJQkaB
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 29, 2016
Prayers go out to the families and friends of all the victims of this morning tragedy. R.I.P, the Swans are with you, Chapecoense.
— Jordi Amat Maas (@JordiAmat5) November 29, 2016
Absolutely horrendous to hear about the crash carrying @ChapecoenseReal My thoughts are with all the families of the passengers and crew!
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) November 29, 2016
My deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives in the Colombia plane crash @ChapecoenseReal #Chapecoense pic.twitter.com/sZXXjX8LBG
— Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17_) November 29, 2016
My sympathy goes to the victims of the @ChapecoenseReal plane crash. Really sad news for those of us who love the game. #ForçaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/QNzsqclDHj
— Bojan Krkic (@BoKrkic) November 29, 2016
This finale was not suppose to look that way…please accept my condolences all those affected by this enormous tragedy! @ChapecoenseReal pic.twitter.com/wGboewlxrL
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) November 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers with everyone associated with @ChapecoenseReal #ForcaChapecoense ?? pic.twitter.com/UqQCBlSDGo
— Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) November 29, 2016
My pray and solidarity for survivors, family and friends of @ChapecoenseReal in this sad time.
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) November 29, 2016
?my thoughts and sincere condolences go to the families and friends of those aboard the flight #ForçaChape #Chapecoense @ChapecoenseReal
— Michael Ballack (@Ballack) November 29, 2016
Pray for @ChapecoenseReal & their families ????
— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) November 29, 2016
Saddened to hear the plane crash involving #Chapecoense team outside of Medellin. RIP @ChapecoenseReal team and others who lost their lives. pic.twitter.com/s1Z5kp51Ql
— Arda Turan (@ArdaTuran) November 29, 2016
Sad news to wake up to today. Thoughts are with @ChapecoenseReal and their family and friends.
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) November 29, 2016
My thoughts are with all members of @ChapecoenseReal and all their families! #PrayForChapecoense ???? pic.twitter.com/9CEjyQwqLs
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) November 29, 2016
Wow ? prayers for @ChapecoenseReal ??? God bless you all
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) November 29, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the tragedy.