German National Goalkeeper dies.

[zuricity]

It seems the poor man couldn't handle the death of his daughter two years ago.

http://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/international/bundesliga/robert-enke-ist-tot-133059

He appears to have committed suicide by parking his car on a train crossing.

He had every chance of going to WC 2010 (capped 8 times) and played on Sunday for Hannover (196 times).

R.I.P.

[The Man In Blue]

my german is pretty scratchy, but that is harsh man. RIP.

[zuricity]

my german is pretty scratchy, but that is harsh man. RIP.

Not actually much being said other than the facts I gave. This report seems uncertain, however , teletext here in Zürich confirms it was a suicide.

Edit:

he leaves behind a wife and an adopted baby.

[Fidel Castro]

RIP. Must've been hell for him after losing a daughter but how is this fair on his wife and adopted baby?

[Blueboylewis]

R.I.P ENKE! YOU WAS A GREAT KEEPER MATE!!

Here is the link to the real reason why he died. Such a tragedy!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/s ... t.enke.ap/

[zuricity]

R.I.P ENKE! YOU WAS A GREAT KEEPER MATE!!

Here is the link to the real reason why he died. Such a tragedy!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/s ... t.enke.ap/

Are you sure BBL , page has been pulled. ( eorror 404 means no longer exists ).

[Manx Blue]

Dreadful...i certainly empathise with him, having been in a few dark places myself. I just hope his wife and extended family get all the support they require. Rest in peace.

[avoidconfusion]

I am German and at a loss for words atm. RIP.

[shawzy]

I just seen the report on SSN..What a sad sad story..Heart goes out to his fam and the fans that cheered him on..God bless ya Robert

[Manx Blue]

I am German and at a loss for words atm. RIP.

regardless of the nationality or colour of shirt, the footballing family Usually comes together at times such as this... Tragic news.

[Robinho_Is_GOD]

I cannot imagine what he must have gone through, or how bad things must have been for him to feel that this was his only hope.....it is a sad loss for his family and friends as well as German football, which must be in shock at this news.

Although, I personally feel what he did was very selfish, not really thinking of how this would effect his Wife or other young child, this in no way should detract from the sad loss that this is......RIP Robert Enke.

[Kiss_The_Goat]

How heartbreakingly sad! RIP!

[Blue Toy]

The guy obviously had huge issues, but it's a selfish way to do it. The driver of that train has to live with it (presuming he wasn't killed) and there could have been other casualties on the train.

RIP all the same.

[Fish111]

RIP. Must've been hell for him after losing a daughter but how is this fair on his wife and adopted baby?

A depressed mind can do funny things to a person i suppose. Shame, no-one is a winner in a suicide. His family, the train driver & the emergency services all suffer after a tragedy like this.

[roadkill2487]

I am ABSOLUTELY shocked... RIP Enke!

[Knappe]

one of these players, who also was highly respected by fans from other clubs, which does not quite often happen with goalkeepers. Especially not that usual mad german type of keepers. He was really different from them

[CITYTILLIDIE11]

Absolutely shocking and very sad.

RIP

[shawzy]

I just want to send a thought out to every member on here...No matter how hard it gets and how much it hurts.Whatever reason you are at a loss and feel pain in your heart..
Do not take your own life..Ive lost 4 fam members in the most tragic circumstances through suicide...Its aweful and the pain they leave behind i cannot describe in words.
Read RIGS post..Hes spot on..Its a bloody selfish thing to do.LIVE FOR THE MOMENT YOU GUYS.LIFE IS PRECIOUS..ENJOY..FOOK LIKE A RABBIT .WATCH THE MATCH AND GET BLADDERED ;-0 .LET YA KIDS SEE YOU GROW OLD ETC.

No taking away from the OP..Hearts and prayers for Robert Enke..You had your reasons but not the right way of doing it..AMEN

[Slim]

The guy obviously had huge issues, but it's a selfish way to do it. The driver of that train has to live with it (presuming he wasn't killed) and there could have been other casualties on the train.

RIP all the same.

We all know someone who had to go through the very thing, what a selfish thing to do. I feel for his family but he has very little sympathy from me for this.

[crossan]

Very,very sad,condolences to his family.