'We are with you': Football clubs, players stand united with Barcelona after terrorist attack

At least one person died and 32 were injured after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas tourist area on Thursday. The vehicle sped along the pedestrianised area, mowing down people and sending others fleeing for cover in shops and cafes. The police later said that it was a terrorist attack.

People all over the world expressed their shock and sadness over the events. The footbaling community also joined the world in sending thoughts and prayers to victims and their families.

The city's very own FC Barcelona expressed their thoughts over the incident, saying they were "deeply saddened by the attack" on their city.    

Deeply saddened by the attack on our city. All our thoughts are with the victims, their families and with the people of Barcelona.

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 17, 2017

FC Bareclona's La Liga rivals Real Madrid also released a statement.

It read, "Real Madrid C. F. would like to express its deepest sorrow regarding the attack which has taken place in the city of Barcelona and the club stands together with the victims, their families and their friends. It also hopes for the quickest possible recovery to all those injured in the incident."

Official Announcement.https://t.co/2IYf5L8AZf#RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/gLAouxW5nA

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) August 17, 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ranaldo was one of the first footballers to tweet and express his solidarity with people of the Catalan city.  Ronaldo wrote in Portuguese that he was "dismayed by the news arriving from Barcelona" and gave his "full support and solidarity with the family and friends of the victims."

Consternado com as notícias que chegam de Barcelona. Todo o apoio e solidariedade a família e amigos das vítimas.

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 17, 2017

Other current and former players tweeted about the tragedy.

Quina tristesa, ràbia, impotència.. Molta força a tots els afectats !! Barcelona ️

— Sergi Roberto (@SergiRoberto10) August 17, 2017

Que tristeza. Toda mi solidaridad con las víctimas y sus familias. Mucha fuerza Barcelona

— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) August 17, 2017

Triste demais ver as notícias que chegam de #Barcelona. Meu apoio e solidariedade para as vítimas e famílias.

— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) August 17, 2017

French club PSG wrote, "we are with you.​"

On this tragic day, our thoughts are with the victims, their relatives and our friends in Barcelona. We are with you #Barcelona

— PSG English (@PSG_English) August 17, 2017

English club Manchester City and Liverpool FC also expressed their grief over the news of the attack.

All at MCFC are saddened to hear of the attack in the City of Barcelona. Our thoughts are with all affected and the emergency services.

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 17, 2017

The thoughts of Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected by the tragic events in Barcelona.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 17, 2017