CNN —An unexploded World War II bomb is set to be defused on Friday after it was found near the home of Bundesliga soccer club Mainz 05.
A statement from the city of Mainz said the 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) American bomb was found during construction work on Wednesday, before the local area was evacuated.
The club shop at the stadium will also be closed Friday when the bomb is being defused, according to the team.
The club is set to host FC Köln on Sunday as both teams fight to avoid relegation this season.
The presence of unexploded World War II ordnance in Germany is common enough that companies often hire private bomb disposal teams to check that sites are safe when construction is planned.
Organizations:
CNN, Bundesliga, Mainz, FC Köln, CNN Sport
Locations:
Mainz, Germany