Mass brawl at the football tournament: spectators out of control!

In a indoor tournament organized by Türkspor Neckarsulm, there was a mass brawl that was recorded in a video. The recordings that were shared in messengers document how players go on each other and spectators were also involved. The tournament, which was called Prestige Cup, was a junk tournament with leisure teams. The violent scenes already have the first consequences: a sponsor, the company Prestige Transport and assembly services, has withdrawn its support. Hundreds of comments on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the Heilbronn voice illustrate the public interest and reactions to the incidents, such as Voice.de reported.

In another incident that is also documented on social media, a player was beaten by a spectator during a football game in Bad Schussenried. In the videos appeared, you can see how the referee escapes from a Turkspor player, while a player from Schussenried tries to hold him back. Prevents between a Biberach player and a spectator also led to an escalating situation. The game was crucial for the qualification for the promotion round of the district league. Bad Schussenried scored a penalty shortly before the end and equalized to 1-1, which led to qualification. After the final whistle there were violent clashes where a police patrol was on site.

escalation and reactions

The department head of Türkspor, Deniz Altinok, made it clear that no player had attacked the referee. According to him, some players were looking for a conversation with the referee, who did not want to go into it. Altinok criticized the behavior of some spectators as "under all sow" and saw misconduct in folders and spectators. Andreas Härle, board member of the FV, reported aggressive Turkspor players after the final whistle and from 50 to 60 spectators who stormed onto the square. Folders that tried to settle were injured and players were also beaten.

The police have started the investigation into assault. There are two damages and a known accused. District chairman Sigmar Störk commented on the incidents and described it as "intolerable", while heavily announced to obtain statements by the clubs. The incident is known to the sports court and several videos are available. A judgment of the sports court will be expected in the next two weeks, as Schwaebische.de reported.