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Everyone has woken up sad - Marquinhos grieves over Flamengo fire deaths

The Brazil international and PSG defender has mourned the 10 youth players who died in a fire at the training complex of Brazilian club

Brazil international Marquinhos has paid his respects after a fire at Flamengo's training centre left 10 people dead, expressing sadness over a group of youngsters "in search of a dream."

Rodolfo Landim, president of the Rio-based club, confirmed the death toll in what he called the "biggest tragedy" in their 123-year history.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of Friday at Flamengo's Urubu's Nest base, which also provides accommodation for some of the club's youth players.