Germany-Chile game canceled after Enke's death

Germany-Chile game canceled after Enke's death

Published Nov. 11, 2009 2:25 p.m. ET

The head of the German soccer federation says the national team's exhibition against Chile on Saturday has been called off following the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke. Theo Zwanziger said Wednesday the players need time to come to terms with the death of Enke. The Hannover goalkeeper threw himself in front of a train on Tuesday. Zwanziger said the Chilean soccer federation expressed understanding. Germany and Chile were to play in Cologne.

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