Arsenal, Chelsea, Barca, Others React As Over 170 People Die In Indonesia Stadium Riot

After two defeats at home in the Indonesian national championship, Arema fans flooded the field creating a chaotic scene.

Angry at their team’s first home defeat by the rival club in 23 years, thousands of Arema supporters invaded the pitch and threw bottles and other missiles at players and football officials.

Some people were suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds ran to the exit in a bid to escape the chemical.

Clashes spread outside the stadium where at least five police vehicles were overturned and set on fire.

Following the tragic incident, several Premier League clubs and other clubs around the world have also taken to social media to give their condolences to the country of Indonesia. See them below:

Arsenal wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the events in Malang at the Kanjuruhan Stadium Indonesia today. Along with everyone who finds a connection through football, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy”.

Chelsea wrote: ”All of us at Chelsea Football Club are deeply saddened by the events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy”.

Manchester United wrote:  “Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. We send our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone affected”.

Barcelona wrote:  “FC Barcelona is pained by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia and rejects all acts of violence both on and off the field. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims”.

PSG wrote: “Paris Saint-Germain would like to offer its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the stadium tragedy in Malang, Indonesia”.

Liverpool wrote: “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”.

Bayern Munich wrote: “FC Bayern is deeply saddened by the tragedy at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia and rejects all acts of violence. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all those affected”.

Tottenham Hotspur wrote: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Tottenham Hotspur are with all those affected”.

Following the massive amount of lives lost because of a football game FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued a statement.