Bayern Munich have donated €1 million ($1.09 million) to the victims of the flood disaster in southern Germany, the Bundesliga said on Tuesday.
"The floods have caused great damage and terrible suffering. Especially in such exceptional situations, a special community spirit is needed, as many people on the ground are currently demonstrating. FC Bayern is keen to show solidarity and support those affected," president Herbert Hainer said.
The club intends to decide "on the exact use of the funds shortly."
"As a club, we stand for togetherness and humanity and are committed to helping those who are in need through no fault of their own. With the consequences of this natural disaster right on our doorstep, we have to stand together and we want to do everything we can to provide rapid assistance to those affected," CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said.
Heavy rains and flooding across the two German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg caused disruption throughout the weekend and more rain was set to come, according to the weather service.
Four people have died, while thousands were evacuated over the past few days, and more were set to leave their homes as southern Germany was pounded by severe rainfall causing rivers to swell.
