FC Bayern cancels Christmas party after attack in Magdeburg

FC Bayern cancels Christmas party after attack in Magdeburg

The attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg caused serious waves, even in the Bundesliga. FC Bayern Munich, celebrating after an impressive 5-1 win against RB Leipzig, decided to cancel their planned Christmas ceremony at the stadium. “We imagined me standing here completely differently,” explained CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen when he informed the shocked fans of the decision. The background is tragic: a car drove into a crowd that evening, resulting in at least two deaths and over 50 injuries nwzonline.de reported.

FC Bayern refrains from celebrating

The normally cheerful end-of-year ceremony, intended to celebrate the victory, was canceled at short notice to honor the victims and their families. Dreesen asked viewers to stand and observe a minute of silence. The fans reacted with applause and respect for the people affected. “This ceremony should be a happy one, it just doesn’t fit into this moment,” emphasized Dreesen, while a gloomy silence filled the Allianz Arena t-online.de reported.

After the minute's silence, Dreesen decided to sing a song with the fans: “Silent Night.” This action was intended to send a sign of hope and peace despite the tragic incident. The audience's reaction was emotional, and the entire situation reminded everyone how quickly the mood can turn from joy to sadness, especially during such difficult times.