Respect and fair play: The great Graz derby combines the fans

Respect and fair play: The great Graz derby combines the fans

Next Saturday, Graz will again become the scene of the highly expected football derby, in which the two traditional teams Sturm Graz and Gak meet. This match is not only a sporty highlight of the Bundesliga, but also an opportunity to bring the city society together.

Mayor Elke Kahr emphasized the importance of respectful coexistence: "Whether in football, in everyday life or at work: If we treat each other respectfully, everyone gains." This statement reflects the spirit that is supposed to shape the derby this season. While the games on the square are often shaped by intensive emotions, it is up to the fans to make the atmosphere positively.

security appeal of those responsible

Sports City Councilor Kurt Hohensinner emphasizes that after two consecutive cup derbies there is finally a regular Bundesliga derby. "This derby should not only be a sporty highlight, but a festival for the entire city," he said. The city council reported the need to promote fair play and respect not only on the field, but also among the followers. He appeals to all fans to "keep cool heads." Football is a sport that live with passion, but this passion should never turn into violence or hate.

City councilor Claudia Schönbacher also influenced the discussion by describing the derby character as a football festival for everyone in Graz. She expressly emphasized that violence and rioting should not be tolerated in such a festival of sportiness. "These behaviors are clearly out of place here and strictly rejected," says Schönbacher.

The derby between Sturm and GAK has a long tradition and evokes memories and emotions among many fans of the city. The anticipation of this match is noticeable, while the athletic and social messages of those responsible set the tone. The city of Graz and its citizens are behind the call to celebrate a respectful and peaceful football festival, regardless of which team they keep their fingers crossed.

The upcoming derby not only promises to be exciting sporty moments, but also a platform to show the fans that in Graz the sense of community and the joy of football should be in the foreground. For more information about this event, the latest developments On www.graz.at be read.