Werder Bremen is mourning the death of a married couple who were murdered on June 26 in Bremen-Vegesack. The victim, Dennis Tanski, was a long-time player and coach of Blumenthaler SV.

What happened?

The couple was killed in their apartment in Bremen-Vegesack. The suspect, a 22-year-old man, has been arrested.

How is Werder Bremen reacting?

Werder stars like Ivan Klasnic and Mitchell Weiser have shown their support for the family of the murdered couple. Klasnic has drawn attention to a fundraising campaign for the couple's young daughter, while Weiser has donated 1000 euros.

What's next?

Blumenthaler SV has set up a donation account to support the family of the murdered couple. A charity match is planned to collect more donations. Werder Bremen is currently 15th in the Bundesliga, with 32 points from 34 games and a recent form of LLLDW, 57 points behind leaders Bayern München.