AFA ordered a minute of silence for the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) reported that in all the categories that make up the local discipline there will be a minute of silence in tribute to those who died in the natural catastrophe that took more than 40,000 lives in Turkey and Syria.

Through the official bulletin issued by the AFA, it was reported that all categories of Argentine soccer will have a minute of silence in commemoration of those who died in the natural catastrophe that occurred almost two weeks ago. product of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

The event took place early Monday, February 6 in southeastern Turkey and Syria. The episode could cause damage by bringing down buildings and there are, so far, more than 40,000 people dead, in addition to hundreds of thousands of injured.

There are also missing people, such as the shocking case of footballer Christian Atsu, who achieved fame as a military man at Chelsea. For this reason, the AFA had to pay tribute to them with a minute of silence before each match this weekend in all categories.

“The Argentine Football Association ordered the realization of a minute of silence prior to the start of the matches corresponding to the next weekend”The statement from the mayor of the national football entity begins in which they announce this decision.

The AFA also calls for solidarity to help the two countries at this difficult time. “Those who want to send their collaborations are urged to address and send them to the representations of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Turkey in our country”conclude the message.

Source: NA