Monday 5 September 2016 15:21, UK
Bundesliga club Darmstadt have re-named their stadium in honour of a fan who died of cancer.
The arena will carry the name "Jonathan-Heimes-Stadion am Boellenfalltor" after technology company Merck gave up its naming rights for this season. Heimes died in March at 26.
The idea came from Heimes' father, a Merck employee. Darmstadt mayor Jochen Partsch called it a "unique action that we can only support".
Darmstadt captain Aytac Sulu says the move is extra motivation for the team, which is seeking to remain in the top flight for the second straight season.
Sulu says the "link to Johnny will give us an extra push".
Darmstadt were one of the Bundesliga's surprise packages last season after avoiding relegation despite their limited means.
