Patric Hillie was one of the first Loik Leipzig players after restoration. The player was part of the new club founded by fans in the city of Leipzig. Previously, this entity was proclaimed national champion of Germany (the precedent of the Bundesliga) in 1903, in addition to revalidating title in 1906 and 1913. He also conquered the German Cup in 1936.
However, in 2004 the club entered bankruptcy and was dissolved. That same year I would start from scratch since the last division, with players like Patric Hillie. This was the team’s substitute goalkeeper and shared costumes with Lothar Matthäus in a Cup match. The player won the love of the people of the city during his stay at the club.
Patric Hillie.
But fate led him for the bad life, and after finishing his professional career he entered a spiral that has led him to touch background. Now, several media in Germany have revealed that the former player has been living on the street for three years. This has made club fans and citizens in the region mobilized to find a solution to the problem.
A help campaign
And, several groups of the German town have mobilized a fundraising campaign for ‘Perle’, their nickname. They have done it through the ‘Gofundme’ platform. They have marked the goal of getting at least 5,000 euros to be able to live for a while in their own apartment. Thanks to the publication in many German media, more than 8,000 euros have already raised, with donations that reach 3,000 euros.
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This is the message with which the collection is announced: “Hello everyone, some boys and I are raising funds for our Perle, who has unfortunately been hit by destiny.