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The sports world grieves for Phil Hughes
One of Australian sport’s darkest days has been reflected across the nation – and the world – with players of all ages mourning the death of Phillip Hughes.
From Hughes’ great love, cricket, to golf and football, clubs and players have paid their respects to the 25-year-old.
Sporting black armbands, ribbons or just tape, and observing minute-long silences, these are the snapshots of a world-wide sporting community grieving a terrible tragedy.
Vale Phillip Hughes: 1988-2014
The Brisbane Roar hang their heads in silence before their A-League match.
As do their opponents Perth Glory.
W-League matches across the country remember Hughes.
So too does the Melbourne Victory who hosted Adelaide United.
Rival fans rose as one in the 63rd minute of the game.
It's an accessory adopted by the Australian Open field.
Adam Scott sports a black ribbon in rememberance of Hughes.
