VfL Wolfsburg: Fans show flag against Behren's homophobic statement!

VfL Wolfsburg: Fans show flag against Behren's homophobic statement!

VfL Wolfsburg faces a storm of indignation again! In the exciting 1: 1 draw against FC Augsburg, the homophobic statement by the attacker Kevin Behrens caused massive protests. Fans raised a banner that took a clear position: "VfL: Propagate variety of people or accept Behrens on the pitch." The whistles, which at Behrens ’substitute in the 57th minute through the states, were unmistakable and testify to a deep displeasure among followers.

Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl, who commented on the situation after the game, was unimpressed by the reactions of the fans. "I haven't seen the posters and I haven't heard the whistles. I hear whistle difficulty anyway," he said. But at the same time he praised Behrens's 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 rarely saw a professional professional as he is. And that's what interests me."

Behrens in criticism

The controversy around Behrens do not tear off. The roots of the conflict go back to September when the player refused to sign a jersey in rainbow colors - a symbol of diversity and tolerance. His homophobic statements during an internal VfL event continued to aggravate the waves. Last week there were already protests at 0-0 against FC St. Pauli, where fans with rainbow flags and colorful sayings made them mobile. Despite his apology and a fine, the situation remains tight and the fans show that they do not agree with Behrens' behavior.