Bayern Munich has donated 1 million euros to the victims of the flood disaster in southern Germany, the Bundesliga said on Tuesday.
“The floods have caused great damage and terrible suffering. Especially in such exceptional situations, a special sense of community is needed, as many people on the ground are currently demonstrating. FC Bayern would like to show solidarity and support those affected,” says chairman Herbert Hainer. said.
The club plans to make a decision soon on how exactly the money will be spent.
“As a club we stand for togetherness and humanity and are committed to helping people who are in need, through no fault of their own. With the consequences of this natural disaster right on our doorstep, we must stand together and we want to do everything we can to provide rapid assistance to those affected,” said CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.
Heavy rain and flooding in the two German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg caused disruption throughout the weekend and the weather service said more rain was expected.
Four people have died, while thousands have been evacuated in recent days, and more were about to leave their homes as southern Germany was lashed by heavy rains that caused rivers to swell.
