Football: Cologne and Leicester Played Charity Match in Graz After Rampage

At the charity match for the BORG Dreierschützengasse affected by the rampage on June 10, a total of 40,000 euros was raised. The match took place between 1. FC Köln and Leicester City on July 25 at the Merkur Arena Graz. The money was handed over to the school's parents' association, the city of Graz announced on Monday. The city of Graz provided the Merkur Arena free of charge.

Köln Won Charity Match Against Leicester

The game was organized by Internationale Fußballcamps Steiermark GmbH (IFCS), which manages both clubs during their summer training camps in Styria. The donation amount includes 5,000 euros each from the two clubs and IFCS, 3,000 euros from the construction company Granit as the stadium garage operator, and the entire ticket proceeds. Admission was free for children and teenagers, and a special ticket allocation was provided for students of BORG Dreierschützengasse. The game ended with a 3:1 victory for 1. FC Köln. "We are pleased that so many people support our students. The fact that support is now also coming from international sports shows how diverse and far-reaching the solidarity is," thanked Helga Chibidziura, deputy chairwoman of the parents' association BORG Dreierschützengasse.

Ten Dead in Graz Rampage

Ten people - nine students and one teacher - were killed in the rampage by the 21-year-old former student of BORG Dreierschützengasse on June 10 with two firearms. The perpetrator then committed suicide. By mid-July, around 230,000 euros had been received in the parents' association's account, according to the city of Graz. These funds are intended to cover costs not covered by the Victims Protection Act, the Victims Protection Fund, and other support facilities.

(APA/Red)

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