VfL Wolfsburg: Fans protest against Behrens after homophobic statements

VfL Wolfsburg: Fans protest against Behrens after homophobic statements

VfL Wolfsburg is in the storm of criticism! Kevin Behrens, the controversial attacker, causes excitement after homophobic statements. In the Bundesliga game against FC Augsburg, which ended 1-1, the fans protested loudly against him. The emotions cook up when a banner with the inscription "VfL: Propagate diversity credibly or accept Behrens on the pitch" is held up. When he substitutes in the 57th minute, Behrens will receive whistles - a clear sign of dissatisfaction!

Trainer Ralph Hasenhüttl does not seem to have noticed the protests. "I haven't seen the posters and I haven't heard the whistles. I hear whistle difficulty anyway," he said after the game. But that's not all! Hasenhüttl defended Behrens and praised his professionalism: "Above all, I rate the way he works every day. And what he gives me as a player and how he is there for the team. And I have to say that I have rarely seen a professional professional as he is." The trainer relies on the player's performance while the fans have a different opinion.

The controversy around Behrens

The wave of outrage around Behrens has been rolling in September since his homophobic statements. During an internal action by VfL, he refused to sign a jersey in rainbow colors and commented on the action with a homophobic saying. This led to an apology and a fine for the player. The protests of the fans are not new; Already at 0-0 against FC St. Pauli, Hamburg fans had set a sign with rainbow flags and saying bands. The situation remains tense, while Behrens continues to be in the line of fire.