Throat video against fans: FCS perpetrators show remorse and asks for forgiveness!

Throat video against fans: FCS perpetrators show remorse and asks for forgiveness!

In the past few days, the football environment in Germany has experienced several controversy that affect both fans and the clubs. The focus is particularly on the behavior of the fans and the associated consequences. On February 9, 2025, Blauglicht Report Saarland of a threatening video that was published against the fans of the 1. FC Saarbrücken. The author has now reported to the editorial team and admitted his displeasure with his behavior.

The young man who had visited the FCS home game was drunk when he turned the video. Angry about damage to his car he previously had in the repair, he expressed insulting words against the club in the video. In a now announced apology video, he emphasizes that emotions are not an excuse for his insults and threats. He acknowledges that his behavior was unacceptable and asks for a forgiveness among all those affected. The editorial management has decided to delete the original contribution and only publish the update.

penalties for fan behavior

The problem of fan -related misconduct runs like a thread through football. The DFB sports court has now finished 1st FC Saarbrücken with a fine of 66,505 euros. This punishment results from incidents in the 2-0 home win of the club against Hansa Rostock on October 22nd. Around 50 fans stormed into the stadium uncontrollably, set fire to several pyrotechnic items during the game and thus put the game in danger. This can be seen from a report by Kicker

In addition to Saarbrücken, other clubs also had to accept punishments. Energie Cottbus was imposed for 21,100 euros for similar misconduct on their own fans when pyrotechnics were used in the Eastern derby against Erzgebirge Aue Pyrotechnics. Likewise, the TSV 1860 Munich had to pay a fine of 8,400 euros because of the burning of pyrotechnics in a home game.

The ongoing conflict between fans and DFB

The discussion about pyrotechnics in the stadium is still up to date in view of the high fines that the DFB has been imposed since 2018/2019. In the 20222/2023 season alone, the penalties amounted to over seven million euros, mainly due to pyrotechnics. Like Sportschau , there is a continued conflict between the DFB and the fans that for more acceptance in the use of pyrotechnology advocate.

A model from Norway tries to find a new solution by legalizing pyrotechnics under strict requirements. The experiences from this pilot project are to be evaluated at the end of the 2025 season. Many football clubs, including Chemnitz FC, have initiated similar projects in the past, but have been stopped by the DFB. The high penalty in Germany could be threatening to exist for many association managers.