Gianni de Biasi's emotional post on Facebook following the catastrophic earthquake in Durres

To date, 18 victims in the city of Durres have been reported after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the city, causing huge human and material damage, writes Periscopi.

E De Bias is among many sports figures that have reacted, writing on Facebook:

My whole heart expresses my closeness, my pain, for the victims and for the entire population hit by the earthquake in Albania. I really hope you get back to normal as soon as possible, and there's an essential help for people who have lost their home! Comfort for those who have lost loved ones in this painful experience. Courage and a lot of strength. Strengthen Albania.” /Periscope. com/