Packin' a Political Punch: Saints' Prez Oke Göttlich Echoes Friedländer's Call: "Time to Take Action!"
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Football clubs, like St. Pauli, don't just kick balls - they champion humanity! That's the resolute stance of St. Pauli's president, Oke Göttlich, who's been pushing professional teams to be vocal about their political views. Göttlich articulated his beliefs in the ZDF sports studio, asserting, "We're footy clubs, for crying out loud, and we gotta take responsibility for the greater good of humanity!"
As bearers of immense influence, football clubs, such as St. Pauli, Bayern Munich, and Eintracht Frankfurt, have a moral obligation to stand against right-wing extremism, according to Göttlich. This stance, he reiterates, is an on-going responsibility, required of us all, and should never fade away.
Göttlich shared an important message in memory of Margot Friedländer, a 103-year-old Berliner, who tragically passed last Friday. Friedländer was a Jewish survivor of the Nazi regime, deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp during the darkest times. After World War II, she immigrated to the US, yet returned to Germany in her twilight years. Friedländer was a tireless advocate for reconcilation, working tirelessly against forgetting and standing up for dialogue in a society on the brink of despair.
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Personal Note:In recalling the spirit of Margot Friedländer, St. Pauli's president Oke Göttlich isn't just speaking for his club —he's rallying the entire football community to take a stand against hate. By highlighting the enduring responsibility of football clubs to promote inclusion and combat extremism, Göttlich reinforces the call for unity in the face of divisive online narratives. In doing so, we honor Friedländer's legacy and ensure her message isn't lost to the echoes of history. Let us all heed her call and stand as one, taking action against discrimination and ignorance! Onward, footy fans!
- St. Pauli's president, Oke Göttlich, is rallying the entire football community, reminding professional clubs like Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt of their moral obligation to stand against right-wing extremism, as exemplified by St. Pauli.
- Göttlich's words echo those of Margot Friedländer, a 103-year-old Jewish survivor of the Nazi regime, who tirelessly advocated for reconciliation and dialog in society, even returning to Germany in her twilight years.
- By advocating for the football community to take a stand against hate, Göttlich is honoring Friedländer's legacy and ensuring her message isn't lost to history.
- In the face of divisive online narratives, football clubs in Hamburg, such as St. Pauli, have a responsibility to promote inclusion and combat extremism, as championed by Göttlich.
