Wembley pays respects to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal clash
The 2017 Community Shield was dedicated to victims of the tragedy with both clubs donating proceeds to the support fund and an immaculate minute's silence falling down on the famous ground
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WEMBLEY paid a touching tribute to those affected by Grenfell Tower fire ahead of the Community Shield.
Flowers were placed on the sideline and a minute's silence was held to honour the victims before kick off.
The match between Chelsea and Arsenal has been dedicated to fire victims.
The FA along with both London clubs and McDonald's are aiming to raise £1.23million by donating the proceeds from the match.
Before the match the Choir for Grenfell performed 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' in front of an emotional audience.
The audience included over 1,000 family members of victims, survivors and emergency service personnel who were invited to the match.
A few of the guests along with FA Chairman Greg Clarke placed wreaths on the pitch before the minutes silence was held.
The players of both teams also wore black armbands to pay their respects.
The Community Shield has a long history of benefiting the the community, last year the trophy was sold at auction to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK, raising £40,000.
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