FC St. Pauli Faced a 10,500 Euro Fine
The German Football Association (DFB) handed FC St. Pauli a 10,500 euro fine recently. The DFB made this announcement on a Tuesday, citing two incidents as the reason for the punishment.
The Bundesliga 2 leaders had fans who threw objects during their matches against Fortuna Düsseldorf and Eintracht Braunschweig. Specifically, exactly five cups were hurled at the referee team during the August 5 game against Fortuna, while at least 60 tennis balls were hurled onto the pitch during the September 1 match against Eintracht. FC St. Pauli accepted both verdicts without contest.
Incidents of Fan Misconduct in German Football
Fan misconduct in German football, similar to other European leagues, is primarily associated with incidents causing disorder, harm to others, and violations of the sport's rules and values. Fines, sanctions, and various penalties are some results of these infringements.
For instance, UEFA imposed a 30,000-euro fine on Roma and ordered the closure of two sections of Stadio Olimpico for their upcoming Europa League game due to fan misconduct during a match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt was fined 25,000 euros and received a provisional one-game ban on ticket sales for disorder among their fans in Rome.
St. Pauli's Fan Misconduct
While specific details about recent fines on FC St. Pauli remain unavailable, fines and suspensions are common penalties for incidents such as physical aggression, abusive language, and behaviors that harm or disrupt. For example, Rangers F.C was fined €19,500 and issued a severe warning regarding future misconduct by the Scottish FA.
In conclusion, fan misconduct penalties in German football often result from disorder, sectarian chanting, and general misconduct. Sanctions can vary, ranging from fines to stadium closures and ticket suspensions as shown in the cases of Rome, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Twente.
