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At least 125 people reportedly dead after stampede at Indonesian football match
Soccer fans carry an injured man following clashes during a soccer match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

AT LEAST 125 people are reported to have died after a crush at an Indonesian football match on Saturday with Fifa president Gianni Infantino calling it a “dark day”.

Police reportedly tear-gassed some rioting supporters after Arema FC lost 3-2 to rivals Persebaya Surabaya in East Java.

Around 180 were said to be hurt in a stampede with the disaster one of the world’s worst at a stadium.

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