Robert Enke

European and German football is in mourning following the death on Tuesday of Robert Enke, the Hannover 96 and German national-team goalkeeper.

DFB statement
A statement on the German Football Association (DFB) website said: "The German national team received the news of the death of Robert Enke Tuesday night. The team mourns for their former goalkeeper (...).

Team informed
"The team was informed by coach Joachim Löw and team manager Oliver Bierhoff in their hotel in Bonn. Bierhoff said: 'We are in a state of shock. It is beyond words.'

Prayers for wife and family
"DFB President Dr Theo Zwanziger: 'We are stunned by the death of Robert Enke. Our prayers go out to his wife and his family.'"

Deepest sympathy
In a letter to Dr Zwanziger, UEFA President Michel Platini said: "It is with great consternation that I have learned of the death of Robert Enke, and it is my wish to convey my deepest sympathy to his family, the DFB and his club Hannover 96.

Filled with sadness
"In such a moment, one is simply unable to find the appropriate words. One is stunned and filled with sadness. My thoughts are with his family and team colleagues, and I wish them great strength for the time to come." The DFB also confirmed on its website that Saturday's friendly international against Chile in Cologne has been cancelled.