he football world has united in paying tribute to the victims of Thursday’s Barcelona attacks which killed 14 people and injured at least 100.
Lionel Messi, who plays for Barcelona football club and is one of the world’s most revered players, sent his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, saying he totally rejected “any act of violence,” while Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and other world stars also offered their sympathy.
Barcelona and Real Madrid, Spain’s biggest football clubs, both held a minute’s silence before training on Friday.
