‘Let This City Stand United’ – Man City star calls for unity following Manchester suicide bombing
Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena, following a concert by US singer Ariana Grande according to the BBC.
Manchester City attacking midfielder Ilkay Gundogan condemned the attacks on his official Twitter page and called for the city to stick together.
The Turkish origin star shared a picture which made reference to the blue and red half of Manchester and extended his condolences to the victims and their loved ones.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. ??
Let’s stand together. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/F3tZUGGPpU
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) May 23, 2017
Gundogan’s message was widely praised by City and United fans alike.
@IlkayGuendogan pic.twitter.com/O9598COyVz
— Craig Farrell (@DeadlyRashford_) May 23, 2017
@IlkayGuendogan From a United fan, massive respect for you mate..
— PrayForManchester (@AP_2150) May 23, 2017
@IlkayGuendogan United fan, respect mate ?❤️
— Joutey (@Jouteey) May 23, 2017
@IlkayGuendogan We already are. Colours mean nothing. The community is what matters most and Mancs are notorious for sticking together
— Michael Leckey (@michaelleckey) May 23, 2017
@IlkayGuendogan Massive respect!! ?
— MUSC Ahmedabad (@Musc_Ahmedabad) May 23, 2017