Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp has backed the idea of a "solidarity fund" for Germany’s bigger clubs to support those most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
With football cancelled around much of the world, clubs are missing out on matchday revenue with television and sponsorship money also threatened.
That has left many clubs fearing for their continued existence, with players and staff at risk.
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Billionaire Hopp, recently targeted by fans around the Bundesliga due to his heavy investment in Hoffenheim, was unequivocal in his support of the ban on football, but thinks big clubs should step in to help.