Real Madrid 'sad' after ISIS attack claims lives of 16 supporters

Spanish giants Real Madrid have offered their profound condolences to victims of a terrorist attack at a meeting of one of the club’s supporters groups in Iraq. 

A deadly attack by suspected militants(ISIS) claimed at least 16 lives and injured more than 20 supporters in the north of the war-torn state. 

Real Madrid Players will wear symbolic black armbands during their final day trip to Deportivo La Coruna this weekend. 

A Club statement read: 

“Real Madrid profoundly laments the terrible attack today in Iraq which has ended the life of 16 members of a Madrid fan club and that injured more than 20. 

“The club expresses its total sadness and offers its thoughts and condolences to the families and friends of the victims. 

“Real Madrid extends its solidarity to the people of Iraq, that suffers the injustice of extremist violence. 

“The Real Madrid players will wear a symbolic black armband as a sign of mourning and respect, because football and sports will always be places of meeting, harmony and peace which no savage terrorism will overcome.