The The FC Bayern Munich stadium was lit up in the colors of the Ukraine before the German record champions’ guest appearance at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. “FC Bayern supports the city of Munich in their signs of peace and solidarity with the Ukraine and the twin city of Kiev,” said the Bavarians on Friday.
A minute’s silence was held before the Bundesliga match TSG 1899 Hoffenheim against VfB Stuttgart because of Russia’s attack on the neighboring country. The spectators and both teams stayed in Sinsheim just before kick-off. “Stop was – we against war,” said a large poster presented by both teams.
In the second division game in Hanover, the usual warm-up song was also dispensed with. Instead, “Imagine” by John Lennon was performed. The song was created in March 1971 during the Vietnam War and has evolved into a protest song and a symbol of hope.
“We condemn the attack on Ukraine – and with it on the lives and homes of innocent people”had the German football league communicated before the day of the match and the minute’s silence recommended to the Bundesliga clubs. “War in any form is unacceptable – and incompatible with our values of sport. Our concern is for the affected people on site.”