Germans offer #BedForAwayFans following Borussia Dortmund attack (PHOTOS)
Generous Germans have been hailed for their offers to accommodate Monaco fans in the wake of the Borussia Dortmund team bus bomb attack and subsequent postponement of the match.
#BedForAwayFans began trending on Twitter following the three explosions targeted at the Borussia Dortmund team bus as it travelled to a sold-out Champions League quarter-final clash against Monaco on Tuesday.
Dear supporters of @AS_Monaco_EN! If you need accommodation in Dortmund, please check #bedforawayfans. #bvbasm
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017
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Thousands of Monaco supporters were left facing an extra night in the German city when the game was rescheduled for Wednesday evening.
Most players were left unscathed in the attack, except for Spanish center back Marc Bartra who suffered injuries to his arm and hand, with the club wishing him a “speedy recovery."
👍👏Das ist Fussball ! #BVBASM#BedForAwayFans@BVBpic.twitter.com/9qP1Pek9V8
— AS MONACO 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) April 11, 2017
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Both clubs praised those who had opened their homes to football fans.
@BVB 👏Many thanks to you and your fans for this #bedforawayfans ! #BVBASM
— AS MONACO 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) April 12, 2017
👍 Thanks to all the fans in and around Dortmund for making #bedforawayfans possible last night! #bvbasmhttps://t.co/48znPI9N80
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 12, 2017
German Police are investigating an “Islamist link” to the attack, as well as looking into an online post claiming responsibility from an “anti-fascist” group.
