Harry Kane sends heartfelt message after horrific Germany Christmas market attack in Magdeburg
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Harry Kane has led the tributes from Bayern Munich after their Bundesliga match was overshadowed by the horrific attack on a Christmas market in Germany. At least two people have died, including a toddler, and 68 have been injured – 15 of them seriously – after a car was driven into a crowd in Magdeburg. A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian national has been arrested and police are now investigating a suspected explosive device found inside the black BMW used in the attack.
The shocking attack happened around an hour before kick-off at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where Bayern took on RB Leipzig. Bayern pulled off a comfortable 5-1 win to increase their lead at the top of the Bundesliga, but the match was played in a muted atmosphere and the club then cancelled their planned Christmas ceremony following the game.
Kane tweeted: “Hearing news of the tragedy in Magdeburg puts things in perspective and on nights like this football isn’t what’s most important. My thoughts and condolences are with all those affected by the horrific tragedy.”. Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said: "It's almost impossible to talk about football tonight. Right now the people in Magdeburg are in our thoughts. Hopefully, at some point there will be peace, not only in Germany but everywhere. We won today, but I hope next year there will be more wins for peace.".
Leipzig boss Marco Rose added: "I've heard the news from Magdeburg, it makes all things appear in a different light. Yes, we played football. Yes, we lost clearly and deservedly. Benjamin Henrichs may have a serious ankle injury, but a few other things happened today that aren't nice.".
