Minute's silence for Indonesia football disaster victims to be held before MK Dons game at Stadium MK

Tuesday, 4 October 2022 14:13

A minute's silence will be held at Stadium MK tonight ahead of Milton Keynes Dons game against West Ham United U21.

MK Dons have confirmed that a minute of silence will take place this evening ahead of their game against West Ham United U21 at Stadium MK.

The minute's silence will take place as a mark of respect to the victims of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia.

On Saturday, at least 125 people were killed in the a riot after Arema FC lost to Persebaya Surabaya for the first time at home in 23 years.

A spokesperson for MK Dons wrote: "We will be holding a minute's silence prior to kick-off this evening, to remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia last weekend."

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