Scandal in the stadium: racist reputation disturbs silence for victims

Scandal in the stadium: racist reputation disturbs silence for victims

In a third division game between Rot-Weiß Essen and VfB Stuttgart II, there was an outrageous incident that disturbed the minute's silence for the victims of the tragic attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a spectator interrupted, while a respectful silence on the square, the minute's commemoration with a racist exclamation: "Germany the Germans". This scandalous insert was even broadcast on television, such as stuttgarter-zeitung.de reported.

The incident caused immediate and sharp reactions from the other spectators who whistled out with boos, whistles, whistles and speech choirs like "Nazis!" replied. After the interjection, the man was identified by the security forces and referred to the stadium. Die Polizei ermittelt nun gegen ihn wegen Volksverhetzung, wie fr.de berichtete. The third division club Rot-Weiß Essen condemned the incident and explained that the man had received a ban on house in the stadium.

solidarity with the victims

The fans of Rot-Weiß Essen also showed their solidarity with the victims of the attack during the game. A banner with the inscription "Stay strong, Magdeburg" was presented in the west stand, which indicates its compassionate attitude. The attack hit waves in Germany because a man from abroad had killed at least five people with a vehicle and left around 200 injuries. The motif of the attacker could possibly be related to his dissatisfaction with immigration policy in Germany.