Snow, freezing temperatures force cancellation of games in Germany, England

Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain.

The matches between St Pauli and RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen against Hoffenheim on Sunday were postponed due to the weather conditions.

Germany has been hit by heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures in recent days with more expected over the weekend, while...