Salah, Modric and the Football World Mourn With Victims of Devastating Earthquake in Turkey

• A powerful earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 1,000 people while trapping many
• Leaders across the globe have pledged to send aid after Turkey issued an international appeal for assistance following the earthquake
• Aside from that, the football community have poured out their heartfelt condolence to the affected victims

The football caucus worldwide has been struck with a piece of heartbreaking news from Turkey and Syria.

Turkey and its surrounding countries suffered one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in a century at around 4 a.m. on Monday.

More than 1,500 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake, reports CNN.

Among the growing number of victims are former Chelsea player Christian Atsu and Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut, who are reportedly trapped under the rubble.

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The unfortunate news has left the football community in pain with many trooping to social media to offer their prayers and support.

Here is a video of the level of destruction caused by the earthquake:

Below are some of the comments:

Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder wrote:

Mohammed Salah of Liverpool took time out to offer prayers for the victims.

Greek club chose to encourage the victims with their message.

Ex-Juventus midfield maestro Stephen Appiah who also played for Fenerbache in Turkey added his voice.

The Croatian Football Federation did not miss out on their heartfelt message.

Ghanaian star trapped under rubbles

Christian Atsu has been trapped under rubbles following an earthquake in Turkey.

The Hatayaspor winger is reportedly yet to be found after a massive earthquake left many missing while others have been trapped under rocks.

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According to reports, the player and director of Hatayaspor Taner Savut, are yet to be found with a search team deployed nationwide.

Footie fans offer prayers

The global football community have poured out heartfelt messages following the devastating earthquake which struck Turkey in the early hours of Monday, Sports Brief earlier reported.

Former Chelsea forward Christian Atsu is said to have been trapped under rubble following a huge earthquake which hit Turkey.

According to CNN, more than 1,500 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble which struck through Turkey and Syria.