Christmas is a difficult time in general as its imposed happiness feels false and hollow. This year, however, it feels even worse. The attack on the Christmas Market in Magdeburg, back home!, has made it impossible to enjoy this time of year. Thoughts are with the victims and their families and those who are injured.

Football is less important in these moments.

2024 has been difficult and it got worse at the worst possible time. Looking forward and already the incoming year looks doomed. The United States have re-elected a criminal and Germany goes to the polls in late February with the attack in Magdeburg very much on people’s minds.