Aberdeen Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of two young NK Maribor players earlier today.

Chief Executive Duncan Fraser said, “I spoke with my counterpart Bojan Bon this afternoon and have passed on our condolences from all of the Aberdeen family. This puts everything into perspective. The Clubs have developed an excellent relationship in the build up to the games and we will cooperate fully with any wishes that NK Maribor may have to mark this tragedy.”

Chief Executive Duncan Fraser said, “I spoke with my counterpart Bojan Bon this afternoon and have passed on our condolences from all of the Aberdeen family. This puts everything into perspective. The Clubs have developed an excellent relationship in the build up to the games and we will cooperate fully with any wishes that NK Maribor may have to mark this tragedy.”