The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Emiliano Sala's ex-girlfriend has claimed she doesn't believe the disappearance of the Cardiff striker's plane is an accident. The 28-year-old was travelling from Nantes to the Welsh capital to join his team-mates following his £15million move. His plane was lost from the radar as it crossed the English Channel and Sala is now feared dead. His former partner Berenice Schkair, a French model, posted a cryptic tweet which she later deleted before expanding on her message on Instagram. She initially said: "Investigate the soccer mafia because I do not believe this accident." Later she wrote: "I want to wake up and this is all a lie. Please investigate because I do not believe this was an accident or suspend a search for bad weather when they hardly find objects floating in [the sea]. (Image: Berenice Schkair/Instagram) "I need to read that you showed up I can not believe they stop the search until tomorrow , that they lose time and do not investigate, I feel powerless, it's a nightmare." On Wednesday, rescue workers resumed their search for the plane. Two planes took off on Wednesday morning to search a "targeted area" where there is the "highest likelihood" of finding anything based on a review of tides and the weather. Coastal areas around Alderney and off-lying rocks and islands will also be searched from the air, police said. (Image: Berenice Schkair/Instagram) The search resumes after a WhatsApp voice message emerged that Sala sent to friends while on the plane bound for Cardiff. In the recording the footballer says he is "getting scared" and "aboard a plane that seems like it is falling to pieces". The search for the missing plane was suspended at sunset on Tuesday with rescue teams finding "no signs" of the plane. The single-turbine engine Piper PA-46 Malibu, carrying the footballer and his pilot, has been missing since it disappeared off radar on Monday night. It left Nantes at 7.15pm for Cardiff, and after requesting to descend, lost contact with Jersey air traffic control.<doc-sep>The former girlfriend of missing footballer Emiliano Sala has said she is clinging to the hope he is alive on an island somewhere. Victoria's Secret model Berenice Schkair, 26, has said she 'sensed something strange and dark' about the disappearance of Sala, 28, and pilot David Ibbotson, 59, whose light aircraft fell off radar near Guernsey last Monday night. The air and sea rescue - then recovery - search for the £15 million Cardiff signing and his pilot was called off by coastguards on Thursday, but an independent search continued over the weekend after Lionel Messi and other players funded a new mission. An underwater search may also be on the cards after the Argentinian player's mother and sister arrived in Guernsey with funds already raised for a private search of 33-square-miles of the English Channel seabed. Berenice Schkair, 26, has said she is clinging to the hope Sala is still alive on an island Emiliano Sala's plane disappeared at 8.30pm last Monday flying over the Channel Islands Model Berenice Schkair, 26, has travelled to Guernsey with the missing player's family Now Miss Schkair has told Argentine media outlet Infobae she believes he is still alive - and clarified her outburst after the disappearance in which she blamed the 'football mafia'. The 26-year-old said: 'I have hope he is going to turn up, that's he's alive. Where? On an island. I feel, as does his family, that he cannot have disappeared.' She said of her initial social media posts: 'It was an impulse. I sensed there was something strange, dark. But I don't have information about anything. 'The only thing I felt was if a plane disappears off the face of the Earth, two people disappear and nobody wants to search for them and everything stays covered then it is something strange.' She added: 'I want to think it was an accident but then I feel that there was a series of irresponsibilities which brought about this horror. Model, Berenice Schkair, is clinging to hope her ex-boyfriend may still be alive somewhere 'The Last Goodbye': Emiliano Sala posted this photograph on Instagram on Monday, bidding farewell to his old teammates at Nantes Football Club, after he signed a record £15 million contract with Cardiff City. It is believed to be the last photo of him The aircraft left Nantes at 19.15 last Monday headed for Cardiff and was flying at 5,000 feet before it fell off the radar at 2,300ft during a descent cleared with Jersey air traffic controllers 'The irresponsibility is a little bit on everyone's part. Why was the pilot there if he didn't have the correct licence? 'Why did the plane take off anyway despite Emi saying it was bad? Why did they send a plane in bad condition? 'Why did they take off in that weather? Why did the club not look after him if they had bought a player of that level?' And when asked what she would do if Sala does not show up, she said: 'Find the person responsible, they need to carry out an investigation and not leave everything covered up. At all Premier League games played tonight a moment of remembrance took place for the missing player. At the Emirates, Arsenal and Cardiff players joined fans in commemoration Tonight at the Emirates Cardiff players joined the crowd in a moment of silence to remember their missing would-be team-mate Away fans held up yellow placards in commemoration of the former Nantes player tonight Cardiff City fans have paid moving tribute to their signing despite never having seen him play Sala's name was included in the programme for the Arsenal clash against a yellow tulip, which fans have laid in memory of the player Cardiff City Executive director and CEO Ken Choo thanked a young fan for his support Outside Cardiff city's home ground the flowers and tributes have continued to be laid 'If something that terrible happens, the family are going to have to fully investigate and knock on a lot of doors. 'But if Emi turns up the only thing that is going to matter to me is that he fulfils his dream and plays football again.' The model's claim comes after MailOnline revealed that the UK's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) will investigate whether the flight was legal, after it emerged pilot Dave Ibbotson held a private pilot's licence but not a commercial one. The father of four was also in debt and subject to four outstanding county court judgements at the time of the crash, The Sun reported. Tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London Cardiff and Arsenal held a moment of reflection and laid floral tributes in what was the Bluebirds' first match since Sala's disappearance on January 21. A moment of reflection was also held at the other five Premier League games taking place.<doc-sep>EMILIANO Sala's heartbroken ex has urged fans to pray for the missing footie ace - after a search team found a body in the mangled wreckage. Devastated Bernice Schkair shared a picture of the £15m striker with the caption #prayforsala as investigators prepared to recover the debris. 15 Video footage captured the wreckage of Emiliano Sala's plane on the seabed of the English Channel 15 Bernice Schkair urged fans to pray for her ex's safe return Credit: Instagram 15 Cardiff ace Emiliano Sala has been missing since the plane disappeared on January 21 15 It comes just weeks after she pleaded for the “football mafia” to be investigated over Sala’s disappearance. She wrote in a now-deleted tweet: "Investigate the football mafia because I do not believe it was an accident.” The 27-year-old previously told of her heartbreak in an emotional Instagram post, writing: “I want to wake up and all of this to be a lie. "I feel impotent, I’m in a nightmare. I cannot stop thinking about you, Emi." Investigators have not yet confirmed if the body belongs to 28-year-old Sala or his Brit pilot, Dave Ibbotson, 59. The downed Piper Malibu was located near Alderney after state-of-the-art side-sonar kit scoured the seabed. Leading the search was shipwreck hunter David Mearns with his Morven vessel and the AAIB's own ship. A ROV robot was then sent down to the seabed to identify the remains, on Sunday morning. WRECKAGE FOUND The AAIB said: "Based on analysis of ROV video footage, the AAIB investigators on board the vessel concluded that the object is wreckage from the missing Piper Malibu aircraft, registration N264DB. "The ROV carried out a further search of the area overnight but did not identify any additional pieces of wreckage. "Tragically, in video footage from the ROV, one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage. The AAIB is now considering the next steps, in consultation with the families of the pilot, passenger and police. Tragically, in video footage from the ROV, one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage. AAIB spokesman "The image shows the rear left side of the fuselage including part of the aircraft registration. "We intend to publish an interim report within one month of the accident occurring." Sala's loved ones were rocked by the news with his ex-girlfriend posting tributes on social media to the Argentine ace. Berenice Schkair posted a picture of Sala on Instagram feed with the caption "#PrayforSala". DEVASTATED DAD Meanwhile the striker's dad broke down yesterday as he spoke to reporters near his home in Santa Fe, Argentina. He told Cronica TV: "They told me that the days passed and there was no news of Emiliano or the plane." A second hunt for Sala's missing plane was launched after his family and footie stars, including Lionel Messi, raised £325K to launch a private search. Mr Mearns said last night: “A plane carrying Emiliano Sala and piloted by Dave Ibbotson, 59, has been located by my crew. "The families have been informed. “This is about the best result we could expect for the families, but is devastating news.” MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' The plane was carrying Cardiff City’s £15million record signing Sala, 28, to the Welsh capital from former club Nantes, in Western France, when it vanished on January 21. Within a few hours search vessel FBV Morven picked up a signal and a remote-controlled submarine fitted with a camera was sent down to formally identify the wreckage. On Wednesday, the AAIB said two seat cushions believed to be from the plane were found off Normandy. 15 Bernice Schkair has posted a number of tributes to Sala after he went missing on January 21 Credit: Instagram 15 Schkair shared two emotional posts about the footie ace 15 She shared a pic of the £15m star on holiday in Barcelona Credit: Instagram 15 She urged fans to pray for the missing footballer 15 FBV Morven picked up a signal from the missing plane near Alderney Credit: SWNS:South West News Service 15 Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Geo Ocean III helped identify the wreckage yesterday Credit: Jon Le Ray 15 The search teams sent a ROV (file photo) down to confirm the wreckage Credit: geoxyz.eu 15 Shipwreck hunter David Mearns located the wreckage on Sunday morning Credit: PA:Press Association 15 Emiliano Sala poses with his Cardiff shirt after making his £15million signing for the club Credit: Getty - Contributor 15 Pilot Dave Ibbotson was flying the Premier League star from Nantes to Cardiff when the plane vanished 15 Emiliano Sala's Pipe Malibu single-engine plane before take off Credit: Wales News Service We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The heartbroken ex-girlfriend of missing striker Emiliano Sala has asked for prayers to be sent his way after a body was found. The wreckage of the Piper Malibu plane carrying Sala and pilot David Ibbotson was found on the seabed of the English Channel on Sunday night, 13 days after it disappeared on a flight from Nantes to Cardiff . Further investigation of the wreckage this morning led to the discovery of a body - and the devastated Bernice Schkair responded to the awful news on social media. She shared a picture of Sala with the caption #prayforsala as investigators prepare to try and recover the debris to give his family and friends answers. Schkair previously pleaded for the "football mafia" to be investigated in the immediate aftermath of Sala's disappearance. She also stated in an emotional Instagram post that she was "in a nightmare" and wanted to "wake up and all of this be a lie". Sala's tragic disappearance came just days after he joined Cardiff City for a club record fee. Emotional tributes have been paid to the Argentinian since his disappearance. Work is set to begin shortly to try and recover the wreckage of the plane, with David Mearns, the marine scientist who found the wreckage, stating it is "imperative" to give the family answers. “We are informing them every step of the way what’s going on and they are making it clear to us what their priorities are at all times,” Mearns said. “There’s a much greater chance they will get answers if (the plane is) recovered. “(The AAIB) will be able to rule things out or rule things in, that’s the normal investigative process for any crash, so I think it’s imperative that the plane is recovered, and now even more so now we know someone is down there.”<doc-sep>
EMILIANO Sala’s model ex-girlfriend is claiming that the “football mafia” is behind the doomed plane crash in the Channel. Berenice Schkair, 27, said her “heart is broken” and she is “destroyed” after hearing the plane her former partner was on vanished on its way to Cardiff. 10 Emiliano Sala is pictured here with Berenice Schkair Credit: Instagram 10 She has claimed the 'football mafia' is behind the plane crash as the search for Emiliano Sala continues Credit: Instagram She said she feels “pain, fear and anger” and is desperately waiting for good news, adding: “We are waiting for you”. In an emotional post on social media, she wrote: “I want to wake up and all of this to be a lie. Please investigate because I cannot believe this accident. “Don’t suspend the search for bad weather when you only just found objects floating. I need to read that you have shown up. Posting her message last night, she added: "I cannot believe they’re suspending the search until tomorrow, they’re losing time and aren’t investigating. "I feel impotent, I’m in a nightmare. I cannot stop thinking about you, Emi." She continued: “The thing I regret most is not having told you that you made me feel like I haven’t felt in a while and I love you. I’m in a nightmare. I cannot stop thinking about you, Emi Berenice Schkair “Why does this misfortune happen to such a fascinating man full of projects, hard-working, a good person dedicated to his job. "Emi, my heart is broken. I still cannot understand it. I’m destroyed, I feel pain, fear, anger and impotence for not being able to do anything. “I know you’re strong. We are waiting for you.” In a separate post, Schkair wrote: “Investigate the football mafia because I don’t believe this was an accident.” When asked by Argentine media outlet Infobae for a comment, she said: “The only thing I want is for him to show up. “Out of respect for the family I prefer to wait, I’m going to say what I need to say in a few days.” MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' The model was born in the Tres de Febrero area of the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. The search for Cardiff's recording-signing striker is ongoing. He was one of three people on board a Piper Malibu plane travelling from Nantes to the Welsh capital Cardiff when it went missing on Monday evening. 10 Berenice Schkair, 27, said her 'heart is broken' over Emiliano Sala Credit: Instagram 10 Emiliano Sala sent haunting voice messages to his friends before his flight lost contact Credit: Instagram @emilianosala9 10 Berenice said that she feels 'pain, fear and anger' over her missing ex Emiliano Sala Credit: Instagram 10 The model says she 'can't stop thinking about' Emiliano Sala Credit: Instagram 10 Bernice was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina Credit: Instagram 10 Cardiff CEO Ken Choo (right) said Emiliano Sala was a 'significant acquisition' for the club Credit: Getty - Contributor Final haunting audio message sent by Emiliano Sala during flight reveals he was 'scared' moments before aircraft lost contact 10 Emiliano Sala poses with his Cardiff shirt after signing for the club over the weekend Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 A small plane vanished from radar in the Channel Islands on Monday Credit: Getty - Contributor Emiliano Sala’s emotional father Horacio speaks from his home in Argentina on his son’s disappearance