Cardboard cut-outs replace supporters at empty soccer stadium in Germany

Cardboard cut-outs showing supporters of German Bundesliga’s football club Borussia Moenchengladbach are installed on the stands at Borussia Park stadium in Moenchengladbach, Germany, 16 April 2020.

Supporters of Borussia Moenchengladbach wanted to contribute to a better atmosphere during ‘ghost games’ in the German Bundesliga.

The German government and local authorities have heightened measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. The federal and state conference on the coronavirus crisis had confirmed that all upcoming major events would be suspended until 31 August 2020.

Cardboard cutouts replace supporters at empty soccer stadium in Germany
Cardboard cutouts showing supporters of German Bundesliga’s football club Borussia Moenchengladbach are installed on the stands at Borussia Park stadium in Moenchengladbach, German. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

 

Via EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

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