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Moving appeal for terminally ill Georg Koch (52)

During the second division game in Kiel, Düsseldorf supporters are reminiscing about their club icon.

Georg Koch played almost 400 professional games - today he is battling pancreatic cancer
Georg Koch played almost 400 professional games - today he is battling pancreatic cancer

The fans of Fortuna show a kind gesture - Moving appeal for terminally ill Georg Koch (52)

This message is deeply affecting...

In the beginning of the second half, the Fortuna fans display a banner that states: "Remembering the 90s ... 1 ... We stand with you, Schorsch!"

Koch holds a special place in Düsseldorf. The goalkeeper played a total of 213 top-tier and 165 second division matches (including for Fortuna, Bielefeld, Kaiserslautern, Cottbus, and Duisburg).

The touching banner of the Fortuna fans for their long-time goalkeeper Georg Koch

"My illness is irreversible, I'll eventually pass away. But God has yet to decide when he'll claim me!"

The Düsseldorf fans loyally support him.

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Source: symclub.org

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