Anniversary of Munich air disaster triggers outpouring of tributes on Twitter
The football world paid tribute Saturday to those lost in one of the worst tragedies in sports history on the 58th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
Various clubs throughout England honoured the 23 people who died as a result of the incident. Most of those killed were associated with Manchester United as the team attempted to fly home from a European Cup match in Belgrade in the former Yugoslavia.
Eight United players died. Manager Matt Busby was left in critical condition and was even read his last rites on two occasions before making a full recovery and returning to the touchline.
Stamford Bridge will hold a ceremony Sunday ahead of Manchester United's match against Chelsea to honour those affected by the crash.
Here's a collection of tributes shared on Twitter:
Forever remembered. #flowersofmanchester pic.twitter.com/TF94dzFcIf
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 6, 2016
Today we remember those who sadly lost their lives in the Munich Air Disaster. pic.twitter.com/S3ShBYVyeq
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) February 6, 2016
Ahead of tomorrow's game against Manchester United, we remember the victims of the Munich air disaster, which took place 58 years ago today.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 6, 2016
LFC's thoughts are with all those affected by the Munich air crash. 58 years ago today, but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/uud8PsVUoz
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 6, 2016
Our thoughts are with everyone at @ManUtd as they remember those who lost their lives in the Munich air disaster. RIP. #flowersofmanchester
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) February 6, 2016
Today we remember the #flowersofmanchester. They will never be forgotten #mufc pic.twitter.com/UaFxDazzL4
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 6, 2016
Today we remember#FlowersOfManchester#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/LE8zrkm3Ai
— Michael Carrick (@carras16) February 6, 2016
Powerful 🔴 pic.twitter.com/Sus276yrH1
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 6, 2016