Borussia Dortmund fans donated more than 70,000 euros on Sunday in a support operation for bars and restaurants in the city, which were closed due to coronavirus, through the organization of a "virtual match day" on the Internet.
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On the club's website, fans found a link to a page showing the 86 catering establishments registered for the operation. Everyone could click on the establishment or establishments that they usually frequent on the way to the stadium, and make a donation corresponding to their consumption on match day: sausage, beer, fries or other.
The operation will continue
In one day, the restaurants and bars collected a total of 73,611 euros. Some of these establishments make a large part of their turnover on match days in Dortmund, when more than 80,000 people converge on the stadium.
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"We are thrilled, and honestly touched, to see how many people took part in this operation and supported their favorite bar by paying a few euros," said BVB marketing director Carsten Cramer on the club website on Monday. The operation should continue in the coming days.