Stuttgart captain's father dies in stadium after game
The father of Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner collapsed in the stands during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga win over Hertha Berlin and later died. "VfB Stuttgart mourns the passing of the father of team captain Christian Gentner, Herbert Gentner, who died at the stadium following VfB's home game against Hertha Berlin. The entire club offers its support and condolences to the Gentner family at this difficult time," a club statement said.
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- Published Date: 12:00 | 15 December 2018
- Modified Date: 11:37 | 15 December 2018
Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner's father died suddenly after the side's 2-1 Bundesliga win at home over Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
The club says it is mourning Herbert Gentner and its thoughts are "fully with the Gentner family in these difficult hours."
Christian Gentner initially gave interviews on the pitch after the game. He then rushed from the changing room to where a doctor attempted to save his father.
Hertha said on Twitter: "Everyone from Hertha would like to send their thoughts and condolences to Christian Gentner and his family after today's sad news."