English Translation

The Reichssportführer Berlin-Reichssportfeld, 21 9.1939 Dear Secretary of State, I am informed by the Section of Physical Exercises of the Protectorate that a football change battle is planned for 8 October Protectorate/Romania in Bucharest and that you do not have any reservations about the conduct of this international match, unless there is a change in the political situation. Since I am currently consulting with the Foreign Office because of all international events, as far as they are taking place abroad, I have also been in contact with the Federal Foreign Office for this game, whose implementation in Bucharest - especially at this time - is causing me serious concerns. Here, too, I was immediately told not to play this game under the present circumstances, since many Polish refugees are currently staying in Bucharest, who would not miss this opportunity to do political rallies, etc. I would therefore like to ask you, Mr Secretary of State, for me and for the Federal Foreign Office, for your part, to reject this country's struggle.