Joint message for peace

The DFL recommended a minute's silence for fixtures on the upcoming matchday of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 (20-22 October) to remember all innocent victims and their relatives after the devastating events in the Middle East.

The recommendation is made in coordination with the German Football Association, which is planning a similar approach for DFB-organised competitions such as the 3. Liga and the divisions of the Women's Bundesliga on the same weekend.

With this joint effort, the DFL and DFB would like to send a common message from German football for peace. Football is a sport that brings people together, which is why we all stand up for peaceful coexistence, respect and tolerance.

A fortnight ago, the terrorist attack by Hamas on the people of Israel and the State of Israel began. The DFL is shocked by this terrible attack and the events in the region.

Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - Getty Images

Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - Getty Images

Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - AFP via Getty Images

Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - IMAGO/HMB-Media

Darmstadt and RB Leipzig held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - IMAGO/Eibner

Freiburg and Bochum held a minute's silence ahead of their game. - Getty Images

Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach hold a minute's silence ahead of their game. - Getty Images

Augsburg's players line-up for a moment of silence ahead of their game at Heidenheim. - IMAGO/kolbert-press