Junior Malanda made 17 Bundesliga appearances for VfL Wolfsburg after joining from SV Zulte Waregem
Junior Malanda made 17 Bundesliga appearances for VfL Wolfsburg after joining from SV Zulte Waregem

DFL recommending a minute’s silence at the beginning of the second half of the Bundesliga season

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Frankfurt - In memory of Junior Malanda, a player for VfL Wolfsburg, who died in a tragic accident, German Football League (DFL) recommends holding a minute’s silence at all stadiums prior to the kick-off at the matches marking the commencement of the second half of the Bundesliga season from 30 January until 1 February. In addition, DFL will leave it to all clubs to decide at their discretion whether players may wear black arm bands.

Belgian midfield player Junior Malanda was killed in a traffic accident on 10 January 2015. He was only 20 years old.