CBF statement after the earthquake that affected Vitor Roque’s pre-Olympic team

The terrible tragedy that affects Moroccoafter the earthquake that occurred on Friday night 60 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakesh, and which has left more than 1,000 dead and more than 1,200 injured, is no stranger to the world of football.

The pre-Olympic selection of Brazilwith the azulgrana Vitor Roque in the head, has been in Fez since last week, a city located 532 kilometers from Marrakesh. ‘selaçao’ played the first friendly against Morocco this Thursday, where they lost to the hosts (1-0) and are scheduled to play a second friendly next Monday in the same town, although it is now up in the air due to the bad news that happened in the country.

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The earthquake was also noted in the city of Fez, although not related to the intensity of the epicenter, near Marrakech, where a magnitude of 7 was reached. After what happened, the CBF He explained that his football players are safe and healthy and expressed his solidarity with the Moroccan people through the following statement:

“The CBF expressing solidarity with the Moroccan people for the tragedy caused by the earthquake last Friday night (8).

A scale 7 earthquake, according to local authorities, shook the country. So far, more than 800 people have died, according to local media.

The delegation of Pre-Olympic Team is safe to Fes, a city that was not affected by the earthquake. Athletes and members of the coaching staff felt the tremors Friday night. For safety reasons, everyone stayed near the hotel pool for about an hour before returning to their rooms.

The entity and the entire Brazilian delegation also wish a lot of strength to the professionals who are working admirably in the search and rescue of the victims,” ​​read the CBF statement.

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