A banner in the Magdeburg fan block at the second division match between 1. FC Magdeburg and Karlsruher SC (2:2) is the subject of the German Football Association’s (DFB) control committee’s investigation. As the association announced in response to a dpa query, the incident is being investigated by the control committee. However, the DFB will not issue a statement before an assessment by the sports courts.
At the start of the game, the banner – surrounded by pyrotechnics – read: “Protect the homeland from foreign flags – move forward and have no mercy.” In the middle of the slogan was also a large FCM logo, reminiscent of the coat of arms of the GDR’s Ministry for State Security. The “Bild” newspaper was the first to report on the incident and the background.
1. FC Magdeburg issued a brief statement on Monday. “We are in constant dialogue with the active fan scene and will discuss this issue openly and with high priority in the near future. One thing is certain: 1. FC Magdeburg stands unconditionally for tolerance and diversity. These values ​​are of great importance to us and shape our daily actions,” the club said on its website.
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