Fan riots - Sports Minister Drese: Hansa plays on probation
The state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has announced consequences following the rioting by supporters of second-division soccer club Hansa Rostock in an away match at SC Paderborn. "We cannot and will not go back to business as usual. We must now take decisive action to curb the violence," said Sports Minister Stefanie Drese (SPD) after a cabinet meeting in Schwerin on Tuesday.
During the 3-0 defeat in Paderborn on Friday evening, Hansa fans caused brawls with several injuries, threw objects at police officers and smashed drinks and food stalls in the stadium. "The damage for the club, city and country is huge. The club's image is at a worrying low," said the politician. This was one of the reasons why it was announced that the club management of the 16th-placed team in the table would be called in soon to discuss and come to terms with the situation.
The announcement by Hansa's CEO Robert Marien that identified perpetrators of violence would be banned from the stadium was welcomed. "FC Hansa is playing on probation in the second half of the season. Only results count on and off the pitch," said Drese.
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- The riot in Paderborn has tarnished the reputation of FC Hansa, a soccer club based in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- Despite the proven acts of violence by some fans, Stefanie Drese, the Sports Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, advocates for focusing on results, both on and off the field, for FC Hansa.
- The heavy penalties imposed on FC Hansa, including playing on probation, are a direct response to the unsavory behavior of its supporters during an away game in Paderborn.
- The visitors from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern caused chaos in the stadium, spreading tension and injury amidst brawls, object throwing, and destruction of property.
- The state government, represented by Stefanie Drese, is adamant that the events in Paderborn will not be swept under the rug; decisive action is necessary to prevent future outbreaks of fan violence.
- FC Hansa, currently sitting in 16th place in the 2. Bundesliga standings, will have to prove their commitment to upholding sportsmanship and maintaining order in the stadium to avoid further repercussions.
- The punishment meted out to FC Hansa could potentially push them to establish a more disciplined atmosphere at their home matches, contributing positively to their position in the league.
Source: www.stern.de
