Topic: Hanover

Germany in mourning after goalkeeper suicide

Germany was in shock on Wednesday after football star Robert Enke, who was set to represent his country at the 2010 World Cup, committed suicide by throwing himself under a train. Police said goalkeeper Enke had killed himself at a level crossing ...
The suicide of Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, on course to play for his country in the 2010 World Cup, cast a shadow over the world of football on Wednesday and left fans here in a state of shock. Police said Enke threw ...

Thousands pay respects to German football star

Around 35,000 people took part in a solemn procession through central Hanover to pay their respects to Robert Enke, the star goalkeeper who committed suicide this week, police said on Thursday. Fans marched on Wednesday night from a memorial service in the ...