Rostock - Because of Hansa fans: Mayor fears damage to image
Following the riots by soccer fans of FC Hansa Rostock, Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger fears damage to the image of the entire city. "What has happened to FC Hansa in recent weeks is damaging the whole of Rostock. Unfortunately, we are on a path where a few people are gambling away the hard-earned reputation of our city," the left-wing politician told the "Ostsee-Zeitung" (Monday).
Supporters of the second division club had once again made negative headlines at the weekend. During the 3-0 defeat in Paderborn on Friday evening, fans caused brawls with several injuries, threw objects at police officers and smashed up drinks and food stalls in the stadium. Hansa's CEO Robert Marien also said in response: "The fact is that the external image and the events are now a complete disaster, there's no other way to describe it."
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- Despite the recent incidents of criminality by FC Hansa Rostock's soccer fans, the team continues to attract a large following in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and beyond, as evident from the high attendance at their matches by the Baltic Sea.
- The local newspaper, the "Ostsee-Zeitung," has reported extensively on the recent unfavorable events surrounding FC Hansa Rostock in the 2. Bundesliga, adding to the club's image damage.
- A supporter of Hansa Rostock was recently punished for his involvement in criminal activities, as reported by the "Aussiedlerbote," a newspaper that covers crime and legal stories in Germany.
- FC Hansa Rostock has faced several setbacks this season, not only in their performances on the field but also in terms of their overall image, particularly following the incidents at their away game against FC Paderborn.
- The team's CEO, Robert Marien, has acknowledged the negative impact of these events on FC Hansa Rostock's image, stating that the current situation is a "complete disaster."
- Despite the negative publicity, FC Hansa Rostock continues to be a prominent team in the German soccer scene, and their matches continue to generate a significant spread of excitement and conversation across the country.
Source: www.stern.de
