German football in shock

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bayern Munich enjoyed themselves on Friday evening at home, crushing RB Leipzig (5-1). But this success obtained at the opening of the 15th day of the German Championship has taken second place. “ Hearing the news of the tragedy in Magdeburg puts things into perspective and on evenings like this, football is not what matters most. My thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by this horrific tragedy.“, confided Harry Kane, via Instagram.

Bayern’s English center forward reacted to the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market. A vehicle driven by a Saudi doctor in his fifties, who arrived in Germany in 2006, drove into the crowd before being stopped by the police. The toll established this Saturday at midday was 5 dead, including a child, and more than 200 injured. 40 were in serious condition.

Tribute all weekend

This weekend, German football is honoring the memory of the victims of this terrible tragedy. The German Football League has communicated recommending “to wear a mourning ribbon (black armband) for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 matches this weekend »in addition to “support the minutes of silence before kick-off”.

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