Tributes to Emiliano Sala: The Dorsey Police recovered the body in the early hours of Friday and confirmed the death of Emiliano Sala.
The body recovered from the wreckage of the plane is that of Emiliano Sala, Dorsey Police have confirmed on Friday.
The aircraft lost signal on January 21 and a rescue and recovery operation began immediately.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed that the aircraft carrying the footballer and the pilot David Ibbotson was found underwater. A body was also discovered on the wreckage of the aircraft.
Earlier today, the Dorsey Police recovered the body and confirmed its identification.
The police issued the following statement:
βThe body brought to Portland Port today, Thursday 7 February 2019, has been formally identified by HM Coroner for Dorset as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala.
βThe families of Mr Sala and the pilot David Ibbotson have been updated with this news and will continue to be supported by specially-trained family liaison officers.β
Following the announcement, the football fraternity on Twitter paid tribute to Emiliano Sala.
Rest in peace Emiliano Sala. Thoughts are with friends and family ππΌ pic.twitter.com/9BnTKEawgz
β Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 8, 2019
This is truly sad news, rest in peace Emiliano Sala π #RIPSala pic.twitter.com/bDIStJryir
β Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) February 8, 2019
The thoughts of everyone at #LFC are with the family and friends of Emiliano Sala.
RIP Emiliano.
β Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 8, 2019
Rest in peace, Emiliano Sala. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
β Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 8, 2019
Rest in peace Emiliano Sala.
Weβre sending love and condolences to everyone affected. ππ pic.twitter.com/FUY84A51SX
β AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 8, 2019
The thoughts of everyone at West Ham United are with Emiliano Salaβs friends and family.
Rest in peace Emiliano. pic.twitter.com/w1J76C76Fk
β West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 8, 2019
The thoughts of everyone at West Ham United are with Emiliano Salaβs friends and family.
Rest in peace Emiliano. pic.twitter.com/w1J76C76Fk
β West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 8, 2019
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with the friends and family of Emiliano Sala and all those at @CardiffCityFC and @FCNantes following last nightβs sad news. pic.twitter.com/SOEZi2WNIa
β Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 8, 2019
A sad day. The thoughts and sincere condolences of UEFA and the whole European football family are with the friends and family of Emiliano Sala this morning. pic.twitter.com/BD9P0TwwOX
β UEFA (@UEFA) February 8, 2019
May you rest in peace Emiliano #Sala ππ»πππ
β AC Milan (@acmilan) February 8, 2019
Gone but never forgotten.
Rest in peace, Emiliano Sala.#HeroISL pic.twitter.com/4OP8NAaDsR
β Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) February 8, 2019
Gone but never forgotten.
Rest in peace, Emiliano Sala.#HeroISL pic.twitter.com/4OP8NAaDsR
β Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) February 8, 2019
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β Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) February 7, 2019
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β Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) February 7, 2019
This is truly sad news, rest in peace Emiliano Sala π #RIPSala pic.twitter.com/bDIStJryir
β Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) February 8, 2019
No words to describe how sad this is. πͺ Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and also to the family of the pilot. β€ππΌ #RIPsala pic.twitter.com/Uirj6etfZk
β Mesut Γzil (@MesutOzil1088) February 7, 2019
Rest in peace, Emiliano Sala ππ½
Condolences to the families of Emiliano and the pilot. pic.twitter.com/EDKsbxpmTg
β Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) February 8, 2019
RIP Emiliano Sala. Such a shame. Thoughts are with friends & Family pic.twitter.com/Zep3OkS7J3
β Glen Johnson (@glen_johnson) February 8, 2019
Enorme tristeza π’ QEDP Emiliano. Mis condolencias a familiares y amigos #PrayForSala ππΎ//Terribly sad π’ Rest in peace, Emiliano. My condolences to his friends and family #PrayForSala ππ½ pic.twitter.com/n9aV5CGcI1
β Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) February 8, 2019