""I was 11 years old, playing football myself in my village, at school and everywhere, and we were all devastated when we heard about this terrible tragedy. Twenty-two people died, including eight players from the unforgettable Busby Babes. Our response to the tragedy is the friendship between two great clubs, spanning generations.""
""The dead live on in our memories and in the history of our two clubs. For this tragedy binds FC Bayern and Manchester United together forever in a special way. Matt Johnson, please take our heartfelt condolences with you on your journey home to Manchester!""
A joint commemoration for the victims of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster took place at Manchester Platz in Munich after FC Bayern's victory over Manchester United. FC Bayern was represented by vice-president Walter Mennekes and manager Karin Danner, while Matt Johnson led the English delegation. Mennekes shared personal memories of the tragedy, emphasizing the lasting connection between the two clubs. The event underscored the friendship that has developed over generations in response to the tragedy, with both clubs honoring the memories of those lost.
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