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Germany v Netherlands friendly called off after bomb threat
BBC Sport
17 November
HDI Arena in Hanover
Germany's friendly with the Netherlands on Tuesday was called off because of an "intention to ignite explosives" at the Hanover stadium.
Evacuation began less than two hours before kick-off after a "concrete security threat", said the city's president of police Volker Kluwe.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was set to attend the match at the 49,000-capacity HDI Arena.
The German national team's players were put under police protection.
Following the bomb threat, fans were told to return home "quickly, but without panic".
Germany's Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maiziere told a news conference: "The match was called off on my recommendation.
"There is a high level of threat for Germany and Europe."
Belgium's friendly with Spain in Brussels, also scheduled to be played on Tuesday, was called off on Monday because of security fears in the wake of last week's attacks in Paris.
England's match against France at Wembley on Tuesday night went ahead, with tributes paid to the 129 people killed in Paris on Friday.
The German FA Tweeted soon after the cancellation
Reinhard Rauball, the German Football League president, said the cancellation of the Dutch game was a "sad day for football".
Boris Pistorius, the Interior Minister for the State of Lower Saxony, told journalists no arrests had been made and no explosives found.
Part of Hannover train station has since been closed while a suspicious object is investigated, German media have reported.
German team national spokesman Jens Grittner tweeted: "The team were diverted on the way to the stadium. In a safe place. We can't say more at the moment."
The world champions had initially not wanted the game to go ahead, having been France's opponents in Paris on Friday when the wave of attacks hit the city.
The contingent of 80 Germans, including players, coaches and staff, then spent the night in the changing rooms of the Stade de France stadium, before leaving for the airport on Saturday morning.
But the players, coaches and national football association decided to proceed with the game in a show of unity with the French.
The Associated Press agency reported there had been an earlier bomb threat outside the stadium, with streets leading to the ground being sealed off before the all-clear was given.
Hannover's mayor Stefan Schostok told German newspaper Bild: "Safety is paramount. This is a fear you will always have.
"I trust the police have made the right decision. If a threat situation exists, then those steps must be taken."
German police officers searched between the seats
The German team was guarded by police before travelling to the stadium
Police forces walk in front of the evacuated HDI Arena prior to the match
Police officers carry guns outside the HDI-Arena in Hanover
Journalists wait outside the state interior ministry for a news conference
BBC Sport - Germany v Netherlands friendly called off after bomb threat
BBC Sport
17 November
HDI Arena in Hanover
Germany's friendly with the Netherlands on Tuesday was called off because of an "intention to ignite explosives" at the Hanover stadium.
Evacuation began less than two hours before kick-off after a "concrete security threat", said the city's president of police Volker Kluwe.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was set to attend the match at the 49,000-capacity HDI Arena.
The German national team's players were put under police protection.
Following the bomb threat, fans were told to return home "quickly, but without panic".
Germany's Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maiziere told a news conference: "The match was called off on my recommendation.
"There is a high level of threat for Germany and Europe."
Belgium's friendly with Spain in Brussels, also scheduled to be played on Tuesday, was called off on Monday because of security fears in the wake of last week's attacks in Paris.
England's match against France at Wembley on Tuesday night went ahead, with tributes paid to the 129 people killed in Paris on Friday.
The German FA Tweeted soon after the cancellation
Reinhard Rauball, the German Football League president, said the cancellation of the Dutch game was a "sad day for football".
Boris Pistorius, the Interior Minister for the State of Lower Saxony, told journalists no arrests had been made and no explosives found.
Part of Hannover train station has since been closed while a suspicious object is investigated, German media have reported.
German team national spokesman Jens Grittner tweeted: "The team were diverted on the way to the stadium. In a safe place. We can't say more at the moment."
The world champions had initially not wanted the game to go ahead, having been France's opponents in Paris on Friday when the wave of attacks hit the city.
The contingent of 80 Germans, including players, coaches and staff, then spent the night in the changing rooms of the Stade de France stadium, before leaving for the airport on Saturday morning.
But the players, coaches and national football association decided to proceed with the game in a show of unity with the French.
The Associated Press agency reported there had been an earlier bomb threat outside the stadium, with streets leading to the ground being sealed off before the all-clear was given.
Hannover's mayor Stefan Schostok told German newspaper Bild: "Safety is paramount. This is a fear you will always have.
"I trust the police have made the right decision. If a threat situation exists, then those steps must be taken."
German police officers searched between the seats
The German team was guarded by police before travelling to the stadium
Police forces walk in front of the evacuated HDI Arena prior to the match
Police officers carry guns outside the HDI-Arena in Hanover
Journalists wait outside the state interior ministry for a news conference
BBC Sport - Germany v Netherlands friendly called off after bomb threat
And people believe everything they read on twitter especially when it suits their own preconceived notions.
Obviously Cliffy did...
And you did with your post of the pre-dated terrorist attack...
Edit: Sorry... MHZ that was Danbones on the terrorist thang
And you did with your post of the pre-dated terrorist attack...
Edit: Sorry... MHZ that was Danbones on the terrorist thang
I also said in that post that the time zones would have to be considered and the time stamp would be from the site that gave the channel it's name. It had 5 members on the 12, it was published on the 11th and you cannot get more than 1 day from the time zone factor.
They also never showed the same thing happening in the past to show that two headline end up making a 3rd one on their own. Bad bot, bad.
When I posted it the youtube channel existed. I guess I should have done a 'whois'. I didn't, sue me.
They also never showed the same thing happening in the past to show that two headline end up making a 3rd one on their own. Bad bot, bad.
When I posted it the youtube channel existed. I guess I should have done a 'whois'. I didn't, sue me.
Your lucidity in certain posts is amazing.....
What the hell is happening to you the rest of the time?????
What the hell is happening to you the rest of the time?????
While Cliffy's source is suspect (which is more polite than saying "worthless"), even a blind pig finds an acorn every now and then.
Fake video, images claim to show Muslim joy over Paris attacks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/18/fake-video-images-claim-to-show-muslim-joy-over-paris-attacks/?hpid=hp_no-name_morning-mix-story-b%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
Fake video, images claim to show Muslim joy over Paris attacks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/18/fake-video-images-claim-to-show-muslim-joy-over-paris-attacks/?hpid=hp_no-name_morning-mix-story-b%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
Here's the rub; the same blind-pigs are the ones that will demonize the Washington Post as puppet media outlet for the gubmint (or New World Order or Illuminati) when the message is not consistent with their beliefs.
Some of them will, but dealing with crazies is part of "the burden of freedom." Still worth it, in my book.
Those Moderate Muslims!
By Kate on November 18, 2015 6:30 AM | 14 Comments
"Allahu Akbar!" It's the new moment of silence.
Ludovic
By EBD on November 18, 2015 8:09 AM | 3 Comments
As we read about disgusting, inhuman barbarians like this, let's also take a moment to remember people like this.
RIP sir.
By Kate on November 18, 2015 6:30 AM | 14 Comments
"Allahu Akbar!" It's the new moment of silence.
Ludovic
By EBD on November 18, 2015 8:09 AM | 3 Comments
As we read about disgusting, inhuman barbarians like this, let's also take a moment to remember people like this.
RIP sir.