The president and four players of a Brazilian football club have died after the plane carrying them crashed on its way to Goiania.
Palmas Futbol e Regatas of the Brazilian fourth tier have been hit by tragedy ahead of their match against Vila Nova in the Copa Verde
Palmas confirmed in a club statement that president Lucas Meira, pilot Wagner and players Lucas Praxedes, Guilherme Noe, Ranule and Marcus Molinari did not survive the plane crash.
“In this moment of pain and consternation, the club asks for prayers for the families and will provide the necessary support [for them], and stresses that, at the next appropriate time, it will give further information,” the statement finished.
The cause of the plane crash, which occurred at 8:00 local time on Sunday, is still unknown.
Never miss a moment! Get the stories shaping Nigeria, delivered straight to your phone. Follow Peoplesdaily Newspaper on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive reports, and the headlines everyone will be talking about, before anyone else.
