‘So, so sad’ – Jack Grealish pays tribute after death of One Direction star Liam Payne as Man City forward issues ‘be nicer to each other’ message to the world

WHAT HAPPENED?

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• WHAT GREALISH SAID

  England international Grealish has posted on Instagram, alongside an image of his fellow West Midlands native Payne: “Awhhh no. This is so sad man!! So so sad!! RIP Liam Payne. Have to start [being] nicer to each other in this world man.”

  WHAT WEST BROM SAID

  West Brom are among the other footballing institutions to have paid tribute to Payne. They said after learning of the Wolverhampton-born singer’s passing: “We’re shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Baggies fan and musician, Liam Payne. Our thoughts are with Liam’s family, friends and loved ones at this tragic time.”

  SOCCER AID TRIBUTE

  The charitable organisation Soccer Aid said in a post of their own: “Everyone at Soccer Aid for UNICEF is devastated to learn of the sad passing of Liam Payne. Liam captained England in 2022 and returned for the 2023 match to play a second time. Thank you for everything you did to help support children around the world, Liam. The thoughts of everyone at Soccer Aid for UNICEF are with Liam’s family and friends