Flamengo fire: Training centre blaze victims named with 10 dead, three injured

<p>The first two survivors, Cauan Emanuel and Francisco Diogo are in stable condition, though are still being monitored for their&nbsp;respiratory tracts.</p> <p>The third player,&nbsp;Jhonata Ventura, is in severe condition and was reported having suffered severe burns on 30% of his body – including that of the face, upper limbs and hands.</p> <p>Flamengo&nbsp;has refrained for making public statements aside from the survivors, and the top directors and president Rodolfo Landim are now on a meeting on how to deal with the crisis.</p>

Victims named in Flamengo fire

The identities of the 10 deceased Flamengo players have now been named, and it has been confirmed that the three survivors have been taken to hospital in Rio.

<p>Here's what we know:</p> <p>▪️ Fire broke out at approximately 5am local time (7am GMT / 2am ET) in the players' accommodation.<br> ▪️ The fire was brought under control at approximately 6:30am (8:30am GMT / 3:30am ET).<br> ▪️ Ten youth players confirmed dead.<br> ▪️ Christian Esmerio, 15, and Arthur Vinicius, 14, confirmed among the dead.<br> ▪️ Three others -&nbsp;Jonathas Cruz, Cauan Emanuel Nunes and Franciso Diogo Bento Alves - were injured in the blaze.<br> ▪️ Cause of the fire is currently unknown, but authorities are working to establish what happened.</p>

Ninho do Urubu fire: What we know

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://t.co/1jar34OXKU">pic.twitter.com/1jar34OXKU</a></p> — Flamengo (@Flamengo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo/status/1093835637512421377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

'Flamengo is in mourning'

The club is grieving the loss of those who died

<p>A major fire has taken the lives of ten people at Flamengo's training centre in Vargem Grande in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, the local fire department has confirmed.</p> <p>Three others were injured, with one thought to be in a serious condition, and were taken to the Lourenco Jorge Municipal Hospital in Barra da Tijuca, also in the West Zone.</p> <p>The fire is now under control.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fire-kills-ten-at-flamengos-youth-training-centre/iyx4cfn3a11g1kbbefkgn75u6" target="_blank"><strong>The full story can be read here.</strong></a></p>

Fire kills ten at Flamengo's training centre

Tragedy has struck at the heart of the Brazilian club

<p>It has been a devastatingly tragic day for Flamengo and the families of those who died in the fire at the club's Ninho do Urubu training base in Rio de Janeiro.</p> <p>The football world has been united in their support for the Rio giants and, naturally, it is a fragile time for those associated with the club.</p> <p>Brazilian football has declared three days of mourning, such is the magnitude of the tragedy, and now the authorities will attempt to establish what exactly happened.</p> <p>This is the end of the Goal liveblog, and all of our thoughts remain with the families and friends affected by the tragedy.</p>

Forca Flamengo

<p>The state of Rio de Janeiro has already decreed three days of mourning following the tragedy as supporters have already begun to leave tributes at the Ninho do Urubu.</p> <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/flamengo-president-laments-worst-tragedy-in-club-history-as/1pvhlmy45tfz91qbw6493h578l" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>.

Flamengo latest: 10 dead have been named while three others injured

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of those who affected by the tragedy at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a> training facility. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a></p> — Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) <a href="https://twitter.com/Galatasaray/status/1093974915194200077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Galatasaray: Forca Flamengo

<p>The Brazil forward honoured the victims of the Flamengo fire during today's PSG press conference:</p> <p>“It is a tragedy that makes us reflect, it makes us think and give more value to everything we have and everything that we are. We have to enjoy the best moment that we are living, and that moment is today, because tomorrow we do not know.</p> <p>“It's a very difficult day, a very sad morning because they had a routine exactly like ours. We think about their families and their sorrows.</p> <p>“Dreams were interrupted. It is a great sadness. We send strength to the family and to all who have lost important people that day. The world of football is sad and we PSG are also."</p>

'Dreams were interrupted' - Marquinhos pays tribute

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">No words...🙏♥️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a></p> — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1093961457652453376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax: 'No words'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected and we hope the victims rest in peace. ⚫️⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/xyuJOp8p0s">pic.twitter.com/xyuJOp8p0s</a> <a href="https://t.co/jIrKsk6jsb">pic.twitter.com/jIrKsk6jsb</a></p> — PAOK FC / ΠAOK (@PAOK_FC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PAOK_FC/status/1093959171794497536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

PAOK: 'We hope the victims rest in peace'

<p>Christian Esmerio (15)</p> <p>Jorge Eduardo (15)</p> <p>Arthur Vinicius (14)</p> <p>Vitor Isaias 'Vitinho' (15)</p> <p>Bernardo Pisetta (14)</p> <p>Athila Paixao (14)</p> <p>Pablo Henrique (14)</p> <p>Sebastiao Rodrigues (15)</p> <p>Gedson Santos 'Gedinho' (14)</p> <p>Rykelmo de Souza Viana (16)</p>

Full list of deceased players released – RIP

<p>Flamengo have thanked those who have expressed their sorrow at the tragedy which occurred on Friday.</p> <p>"We thank clubs around the world for their messages and prayers on this difficult day," the club said in a statement.</p> <p>"It was never just football."</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Agradecemos aos clubes do mundo todo pelas mensagens e votos neste dia difícil. Nunca foi só futebol.</p> — Flamengo (@Flamengo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo/status/1093910538768257024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> 

Flamengo thankful for support

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Flamengo, we're thinking of you at this tragic time ❤️🖤<br><br>--- <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>, Lamentamos muito tamanha tragédia no Ninho do Urubu, nossas condolências aos familiares e amigos das vítimas, nossos pensamentos estão com vocês. <a href="https://t.co/f0PvEXyF9d">pic.twitter.com/f0PvEXyF9d</a></p>— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1093912401009930241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Arsenal: Flamengo, we are thinking of you

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/qO9icdPvha">pic.twitter.com/qO9icdPvha</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1093902423918239744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

#ForcaFlamengo

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">As homenagens já chegam ao <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/IkWWQBcV0Y">pic.twitter.com/IkWWQBcV0Y</a></p>— Goal Brasil (@GoalBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalBR/status/1093899959441809409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Supporters leave tributes at Ninho do Urubu

<p>The statement said: "Barca deeply regrets the tragedy that occurred at Flamengo's training centre and sends condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims."</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">O Barça lamenta profundamente a tragédia ocorrida no CT do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> e envia as suas condolências aos familiares e amigos das vítimas. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a><br> 🇧🇷🙏</p> — FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_br) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcbarcelona_br/status/1093880750187970565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barcelona extends condolences to Flamengo

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends at <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1093879448921878528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Man Utd send thoughts & prayers to Flamengo

<p>The game between Flamengo and Fluminense which was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 9 will now take place on Thursday, February 14.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Os jogos das semifinais da Taça Guanabara estão remarcados:<br> <br> 👉 Quarta - 13/02<br> ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/VascodaGama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VascodaGama</a> x Resende<br> 🕔 21h30<br> <br> 👉 Quinta - 14/02<br> ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/FluminenseFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FluminenseFC</a><br> 🕔 20h30<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/5wLdS7eF8E">pic.twitter.com/5wLdS7eF8E</a></p> — FERJ (@FFERJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FFERJ/status/1093890378825191425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Semi-final games rescheduled

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Uma corrente de oração foi feita aqui no <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NinhoDoUrubu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NinhoDoUrubu</a> <a href="https://t.co/O50qxfduej">pic.twitter.com/O50qxfduej</a></p>— Raisa Simplicio (@simpraisa) <a href="https://twitter.com/simpraisa/status/1093890915364675584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Mourners pray for those affected by the fire

<p>Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has expressed his shock at the news of the fire at Flamengo's training base, which claimed the lives of 10 people.</p> <p>"Another shocking incident in the world of football," Ozil said on Twitter.</p> <p>"I'd live to express my sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the fire at Flamengo's training centre!</p> <p>"Sending out my best wishes to those injured."</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another shocking incident in the world of football. 😪⚽🇧🇷 I'd like to express my sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the fire at <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>'s training centre! Sending out my best wishes to those injured. 🙏🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/M1%C3%96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#M1Ö</a> <a href="https://t.co/B3X6Ys8a8j">pic.twitter.com/B3X6Ys8a8j</a></p> — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) <a href="https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088/status/1093888035593306112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ozil left shocked by Flamengo fire deaths

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Técnico Odair Hellmann se solidariza com o <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>, amigos e familiares das vítimas da tragédia ocorrida no Ninho do Urubu. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/0YCPwy9QJq">pic.twitter.com/0YCPwy9QJq</a></p>— S. C. Internacional (@SCInternacional) <a href="https://twitter.com/SCInternacional/status/1093881629284712448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Internacional express sympathy 

<p>Flamengo president Rodolfo Landim says that the fire which claimed the lives of 10 people at its Rio de Janeiro training base is "certainly the biggest tragedy this club has ever witnessed in its 123 years."</p> <p>The most important thing now is to try to minimize the suffering and pain of these families," he added. "Flamengo is taking care of this and will spare no effort to minimize this to the maximum.</p> <p>"Flamengo is also collaborating completely with the authorities so that the causes of this fire can be cleared.&nbsp;More than anyone, we want to know what happened and we are interested in this.</p> <p>"The club is in mourning, we are all in mourning.&nbsp;It's a huge sadness.&nbsp;It's not easy talking to you, sorry."</p>

Biggest tragedy in club's history, says Flamengo president

<p>"Very sad news for a club I have a very special affection for," said the World Cup winner.</p> <p>"I send my support and condolences to the club, to the players and to the family and friends. And now more than ever, Forca Flamengo!"</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Uma notícia muito triste para um clube pelo qual tenho um carinho muito especial. Envio o meu apoio e condolências ao clube, aos jogadores e aos familiares e amigos. E agora mais do que nunca, Força Flamengo!!! 🙏🏻😢 <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/b3TbWKdcAY">pic.twitter.com/b3TbWKdcAY</a></p> — Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Podolski10/status/1093845280024256512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Podolski: Now more than ever, Forca Flamengo!

<p>FIFA has expressed its sympathies with Flamengo following the tragedy.</p> <p>"It is with immense sadness that we received the news of the fire at the Flamengo training centre in Rio de Janeiro," a statement said.</p> <p>"The thoughts and prayers of the entire football community go to the victims, their families and the red-black crowd in this moment of pain."</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">É com imensa tristeza que recebemos a notícia do incêndio no centro de treinamento do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>, no Rio de Janeiro. Os pensamentos e orações de toda a comunidade do futebol vão para as vítimas, suas famílias e a torcida rubro-negra nesse momento de dor. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> 🙏⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/CTNGZMzJlL">pic.twitter.com/CTNGZMzJlL</a></p>— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/fifamedia/status/1093865721187258368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

FIFA sends condolences to Flamengo

<p>The three individuals who were injured in the fire have been given a positive assessment by medical staff.</p> <p>Jonathas Cruz will need further care, but Cauan Emanuel Nunes and Franciso Diogo Bento Alves may be discharged from hospital later today (February 8).</p>

Injured given positive medical assessment

<p>Brazil icon Pele has extended his condolences and described the tragedy as "a very sad day for Brazilian football".</p> <p>"My day began with news about the fire at Flamengo's training centre - a place where young people pursue their dreams," he wrote on Twitter.</p> <p>"It's a very sad day for Brazilian football."</p>

Pele: A very sad day for Brazilian football

<p>Former Flamengo player Felipe Vizeu has sent a message of condolence to those who have been affected by the tragedy.</p> <p>"I lived a long time in the same place," the Gremio star said.</p> <p>"What I wish for families is lot of strength, because we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one and, even more, a son who is in search of his dream."</p>

Felipe Vizeu: I wish strength for the families

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Uma tristeza muito grande, meus pêsames e sinceros sentimentos a todos familiares e a nação rubro-negra. Terrível tragédia!!! <a href="https://t.co/ociPSpWvVd">pic.twitter.com/ociPSpWvVd</a></p>— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) <a href="https://twitter.com/10Ronaldinho/status/1093849365318434816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Ronaldinho adds voice to outpouring of tributes

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wolves?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wolves</a> stand with Flamengo <a href="https://t.co/4SOB8Fif5N">pic.twitter.com/4SOB8Fif5N</a></p>— The Wolf Pack (@WolvesGoalsNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesGoalsNow/status/1093868459568611329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Wolves stand with Flamengo

<p>The Football Federation of Rio de Janeiro has confirmed that a decision has been reached not to play any football this weekend as a mark of respect for those who died in Friday's tragic fire at Ninho do Urubu.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Decisão! Não haverá futebol no estado do Rio de Janeiro no fim de semana devido à tragédia ocorrida no Ninho do Urubu. A <a href="https://twitter.com/FFERJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FFERJ</a> decretou luto oficial. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/4l98nA3vRa">pic.twitter.com/4l98nA3vRa</a></p>— FERJ (@FFERJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FFERJ/status/1093867076350083072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Confirmed: No football in Rio over the weekend

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The thoughts of everybody at Chelsea are with the victims of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> fire and all those affected by this terrible tragedy. 🇧🇷💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a></p>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1093869194037420033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Chelsea express sympathies

<p>Pep Guardiola, speaking at his pre-match press conference for Manchester City's weekend match with Chelsea, has passed on his condolences.</p> <p>"I am so, so sorry. My condolences to all the families of the victims of the Flamengo fire," he said.<br> <br> "I am so sorry. We send our support for a tough situation and hopefully it will never happen again."</p>

'I'm so, so sorry' - Guardiola

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The thoughts of everyone at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> are with the victims of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> fire and all those affected by this enormous tragedy <br>Il nostro pensiero va alle vittime dell'incendio scoppiato nel centro sportivo del Flamengo. Ci stringiamo alle loro famiglie<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a>! ❤🖤 <a href="https://t.co/wBZfpHOfFn">pic.twitter.com/wBZfpHOfFn</a></p>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1093849494935031808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Milan the latest club to pass on their thoughts

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our thoughts and prayers are with <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> and all those affected by today’s devastating fire tragedy.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/vIkRazIKqW">pic.twitter.com/vIkRazIKqW</a></p>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1093863067656556545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Dortmund send thoughts and prayers

<p>In quotes given to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/pi/futebol/noticia/atacante-de-16-anos-relata-ter-visto-explosao-e-gritos-de-socorro-no-alojamento-do-fla-pesadelo.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_content=Esporte&amp;utm_campaign=globoesportecom" target="_blank"><em>Globo Esporte</em></a>, young attacker Samuel has given his account of the incident.</p> <p>"I was sleeping at the time and I smelled a very strong burning, I thought my cell phone had caught fire.&nbsp;When I went to see, I saw the fire, smoke went into my eyes.&nbsp;I cried for help, help ... I ran."</p>

Flamengo youngster recounts his terror

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Força aos familiares das vítimas e ao <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> 😢 <a href="https://t.co/O2l7zoLyQ5">pic.twitter.com/O2l7zoLyQ5</a></p>— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alissonbecker/status/1093857255118782465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Alisson the latest to pass on his wishes

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Meus sentimentos 😥🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/ncT15ws4Tm">pic.twitter.com/ncT15ws4Tm</a></p>— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/neymarjr/status/1093856707187539969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Neymar expresses solidarity

<p>The bodies of the victims will soon be removed from the scene of the fire.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Chegada do carro que fará a retirada dos corpos das vítimas do incêndio no Ninho do Urubu. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gefla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gefla</a> <a href="https://t.co/gC7uw3zEoB">pic.twitter.com/gC7uw3zEoB</a></p>— Fred Huber (@FredHuber) <a href="https://twitter.com/FredHuber/status/1093852544261083136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Bodies of victims to be removed

<p>One of the survivors of the fire, Felipe, says that the fire occurred in his room.</p> <p>"I just have to thank God for being able to wake up and escape death," he wrote. "God comfort my brothers."</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Incêndio ocorreu no meu quarto, só tenho que agradecer a Deus por conseguir acordar e escapar da morte, Deus conforte meus irmãos💔🙏🏾😭</p> — Felipe (@_felipinho010) <a href="https://twitter.com/_felipinho010/status/1093841236912492544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Survivor: 'God comfort my brothers'

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/8wXRhZ4gP4">pic.twitter.com/8wXRhZ4gP4</a></p>— #AquiÉVasco (@VascodaGama) <a href="https://twitter.com/VascodaGama/status/1093845221912313856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Vasco: 'Forca Flamengo'

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">A sexta amanheceu absolutamente triste. Desejamos muita força para todos nessa terrível tragédia no Ninho do Urubu. Família, amigos, Nação Rubro-Negra... Força, <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>. ❤️🖤</p>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSGbrasil) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSGbrasil/status/1093830108639563777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

PSG send message of strength to Flamengo

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Dia de muita dor. <br>Receba nossos sinceros sentimentos, <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>. Estamos de luto. 🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/m3MMkzSdov">https://t.co/m3MMkzSdov</a></p>— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Botafogo/status/1093842559376470017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Botofogo: A very painful day

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Muy tristes noticias desde Brasil. Mis pensamientos están con los <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GarotosDoNinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GarotosDoNinho</a>.<br>Notícias muito tristes do Brasil. Meus pensamentos estão com os <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GarotosDoNinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GarotosDoNinho</a>.<br>🙏🏻🔴⚫🙏 <a href="https://t.co/LhJq3iGmmn">pic.twitter.com/LhJq3iGmmn</a></p>— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRamos/status/1093846462910423048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Sergio Ramos sends condolences

<p>"There is no mood for training today. The day's activities were cancelled," Fluminense said in a statement shared on Twitter.</p> <p>"Players and members of the Technical Committee sympathise with the victims and relatives of the tragedy that happened at Ninho do Urubu"</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Hoje não há clima para treino. As atividades do dia foram canceladas. Jogadores e membros da comissão técnica se solidarizam com as vitimas e familiares da tragédia que aconteceu no Ninho do Urubu. O Fluminense Football Club decretou luto oficial de três dias. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a>. <a href="https://t.co/TLvdyghygq">pic.twitter.com/TLvdyghygq</a></p> — Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FluminenseFC/status/1093839496175673344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fluminense cancel activities & decree three days of mourning

"Real Madrid CF deeply regrets the death of the players and employees of Flamengo because of the fire suffered in their sports city," a statement from the Liga club said.<br> &nbsp;<br> "The club wants to convey its condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> "Real Madrid shows its solidarity with Flamengo, its fans and Brazilian football."

Real Madrid shows solidarity with Flamengo

<p>"We need love, peace and hope," Leo said.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cruzeiro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cruzeiro</a><br><br>Zagueiro Léo manda mensagem de força aos familiares do incêndio no Ninho do Urubu do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a>, ainda fala das enchentes no Rio e as sirenes em Itatiaiuçu e Barão de Cocais: "precisamos de amor, paz e esperança", diz. <br><br>Via <a href="https://twitter.com/emersonpancieri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emersonpancieri</a> <a href="https://t.co/t3Uzn3zbwz">pic.twitter.com/t3Uzn3zbwz</a></p>— Rádio Itatiaia (@radioitatiaia) <a href="https://twitter.com/radioitatiaia/status/1093836543675060225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Cruzeiro defender Leo sends strength 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Luto no <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aFlamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForçaFlamengo</a> <a href="https://t.co/nLJybkTPWO">pic.twitter.com/nLJybkTPWO</a></p>— Goal Brasil (@GoalBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalBR/status/1093844909948325888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Flamengo flag at half mast

<p>The Football Federation of Rio de Janeiro (FERJ) has indicated that it would not be wise to proceed with the upcoming game between Flamengo and Fluminense.</p> <p>The teams were due to face off in the semi-final of the Guanabara Cup, but the game is not likely to go ahead in light of the tragedy.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">A <a href="https://twitter.com/FFERJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FFERJ</a> lamenta a tragédia ocorrida no CT do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> e se solidariza com as famílias. A FERJ informa que não há clima para a realização do Fla-Flu e está convocando, para reunião pela manhã, <a href="https://twitter.com/FluminenseFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FluminenseFC</a>, Fla e a TV detentora dos direitos do Carioca para decidir sobre o caso.</p>— FERJ (@FFERJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FFERJ/status/1093819862953193473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

'No climate' for Flamengo vs Fluminense to go ahead

A resident of the area has told <em>Sportv</em> that he heard an explosion at around 5:10am, which was subsequently followed by a power outtage.

Worker claims to have heard an explosion

“What a tragedy at Flamengo,” Zico said. “What a shock to receive this news. May&nbsp;god&nbsp;comfort the families who lost their children, grandchildren, brothers, nephews and relatives."

Zico: May God comfort the families

<p>The state of Rio de Janeiro has decreed that there will be three days of mourning following the fire tragedy at Ninho do Urubu.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Secretário de Esportes do Rio de Janeiro afirmou que Estado vai decretar luto de 3 dias e que estão à disposição das famílias <a href="https://t.co/iEOKsnVjJO">pic.twitter.com/iEOKsnVjJO</a></p>— Goal Brasil (@GoalBR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalBR/status/1093833693410590720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Rio de Janeiro declares three days of mourning

<p>Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior came through the ranks at Flamengo before making the move to La Liga and he has extended condolences to the families of those affected.</p> <p>"Just remembering the nights and days I spent on the CT, it's creepy," he wrote on his Twitter page. "Still in disbelief, but praying for all! God bless everyone's family!"</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Só de lembrar as noites e dias que passei no ct, é de arrepiar. Ainda sem acreditar, mas em oração por todos! Que Deus abençoe a família de cada um! 😢 <a href="https://t.co/RcBsdH3GME">pic.twitter.com/RcBsdH3GME</a></p> — Vinicius Jr ⚡️ (@vini11Oficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/vini11Oficial/status/1093831022448443392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Vinicius Jr: 'God bless everyone's family! 😢'

<p>Goal Brazil reporter Raisi Simplicio is at the scene in Rio de Janeiro, where a father of one of the survivors is relating his son's experience.</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Pai de um dos jovens que conseguiu sobreviver fala sobre o contato que teve com o garoto. Diz que filho acordou, viu a fumaça e conseguiu sair <a href="https://t.co/BXUVyhVOv6">pic.twitter.com/BXUVyhVOv6</a></p>— Raisa Simplicio (@simpraisa) <a href="https://twitter.com/simpraisa/status/1093825201467465729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

'Woke up, saw the smoke and got out'

<p>Messages of support are flooding in for those affected by the fire, among them Brazilian club Chapecoense, who know tragedy too well themselves.</p> <p>"Forza, FLAMENGO! We are very sad and shaken by the news of the fire that struck the nest of the Urubu, leaving countless victims," the club tweeted.</p> <p>"We extend our desire for strength to the brothers @Flamengo and to all the relatives of those affected. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."</p> <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">FORÇA, FLAMENGO! <br>Estamos muito tristes e abalados com a notícia do incêndio que atingiu o Ninho do Urubu, deixando inúmeras vítimas.<br>Externamos nosso desejo de força aos irmãos do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> e a todos os familiares dos atingidos. Nossos pensamentos e orações estão com vocês. <a href="https://t.co/Sb4Lpq5XvK">pic.twitter.com/Sb4Lpq5XvK</a></p>— Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChapecoenseReal/status/1093820388109365255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Chapecoense send strength to Flamengo

<p>Firefighters arrived at the scene of the Urubu's Nest training centre at around 5am local time (7am GMT / 3am ET).</p> <p>It is believed that the 10 fatalities include six youth team players and four Flamengo staff members.</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="pt"><a href="https://twitter.com/LeiSecaRJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeiSecaRJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RadarCostaVerde?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RadarCostaVerde</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/transitorj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@transitorj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/InformacoesRj13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InformacoesRj13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OperacoesRio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OperacoesRio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RDRJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RDRJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a><br> Tragédia no centro de Treinamento do <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> . Um incêndio deixou pelo menos dez mortos no alojamento onde ficavam atletas da Base . <a href="https://t.co/aLLMQ09FJf">pic.twitter.com/aLLMQ09FJf</a></p> — radardabrasil (@radardabrasil) <a href="https://twitter.com/radardabrasil/status/1093819032585887745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> 

Firefighters arrived on scene in the early hours

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Flamengo fire: Training centre blaze victims named with 10 dead, 3 injured | Goal.com South Africa

A deadly fire broke out at the Brazilian club&apos;s training base Ninho do Urubu and the 10 victims who died have been named with 3 more injured