Attempt Begins to Recover Body from Sala's Crashed Plane❗ The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) have confirmed they are attempting to recover the body found in the wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff striker Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson. The Piper Malibu aircraft was found at the bottom of the English Channel on Sunday morning and the AAIB has confirmed one occupant of the plane is visible in the underwater wreckage. However, the AAIB says strong tidal conditions are hampering the operation to remove the body. A statement read: "We are attempting to recover the body. If we are successful, we will consider the feasibility of recovering the aircraft wreckage. "Strong tidal conditions mean we can only use the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for limited periods each day and this will mean that progress is slow."

Family Launch Private Search For Missing Footballer Sala Relatives of missing Premier League player Emiliano Sala on Saturday began a private search for his plane, which disappeared over the Channel after local police called off their own rescue mission. The news was announced by an online fund-raising campaign for the operation, and confirmed to AFP by a friend of the Argentine striker’s family. “The fund-raising appeal launched late Friday afternoon enabled Emiliano Sala’s relatives, via a specialised organisation, to resume research in the Channel early this Saturday morning,” said a statement on the GoFundMe website. “Two boats are leading the operations.” Around 2,000 people have so far contributed to the appeal, raising almost 190,000 euros ($217,000). Maria Jose Sottini, a friend of Sala’s sister Romina, confirmed to AFP that a privately-funded search led by a non-governmental organisation had begun on Saturday. A light aircraft transporting Sala, who signed f...