DFB Cup: After a medical emergency: Leipzig fan died in Cottbus | EUROtoday

A Leipzig supporter died on the sidelines of the Saxons’ cup sport in opposition to third division leaders Energie Cottbus (4:1). The Bundesliga membership introduced this. “Tragically, a medical emergency occurred upon entry to the stadium with none outdoors affect. We have simply obtained the unhappy data that the affected RB Leipzig fan died within the hospital,” stated the assertion from the two-time DFB Cup winner.

The stadium announcer additionally introduced it earlier than the beginning of the second half when the rating was 3-0 for RB. Both fan camps then stopped supporting. RB additionally introduced that they have been “suspending stay reporting out of respect for the family Cottbus will probably be lowered to a minimal. At this second, soccer takes a again seat.”

Leipzig nationwide participant David Raum praised the Energie Cottbus followers for his or her habits. “Our thoughts and condolences are definitely with the family of the deceased. It’s not pretty. Respect also to the Cottbus fans for briefly stopping support after halftime. Our fans did that too. Sport takes a back seat, which is very sad news,” stated RB captain Raum.

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