Polish Football League to Play Sunday Matches Without Entertainment

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) confirmed that Sunday’s top-flight league matches will proceed as scheduled, but in a modified form to reflect a nationwide period of mourning.

The decision came after a deadly attack on Krakau’s Main Square.

All games will begin with a minute of silence, and clubs have been instructed to cancel all pre-game entertainment, including music and fan activities. Spectators were urged to “behave with dignity and respect” and follow all security directives.

The attack occurred on Saturday when a 24-year-old man drove his car onto the crowded Main Square in Krakau, a major tourist destination, and opened fire on pedestrians. Police confirmed six people were killed at the scene.

Three additional bodies were discovered in the attacker’s home, later identified by police as his parents and sister. Krakau’s Wisla football club had already played its home game on Friday, before the violence took place.

Robert Lewandowski, Poland’s most famous footballer now playing for Chicago Fire in the United States, publicly reacted to the events. He posted an image on Instagram featuring the word “Kraków” with a red heart symbol split down the middle, conveying his shock and grief.

The PZPN issued a formal statement expressing sorrow for the victims. “With deep shock, we have received the news of the tragic events in Krakau. We join in the pain of the families of the victims,” the association said, according to the report. The PZPN also thanked Polish police and emergency services for their courage and assistance.

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