The Premier League have pledged £1million to support victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake, while clubs and officials will wear black armbands at matches this weekend.
Around 22,700 people have lost their lives from the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake which hit the two countries on Monday, with many injured, missing or displaced.
The League said in a statement: ‘The Premier League is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which have killed thousands of people.
‘The League will make a £1 million donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Appeal to deliver humanitarian aid directly to those in need.
‘Also, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives, or are affected by these tragic events, Premier League players and PGMOL officials will wear black armbands at matches this weekend.’
‘Also, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives, or are affected by these tragic events, Premier League players and PGMOL officials will wear black armbands at matches this weekend.’
‘Also, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives, or are affected by these tragic events, Premier League players and PGMOL officials will wear black armbands at matches this weekend.’
