Stones and Lighters: DFB to Probe Frankfurt's Fan Actions in Mainz Match
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Hey there, sports fans! Let's dive into the latest buzz in the German Bundesliga.
The weekend's Rhine-Main derby between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FSV Mainz 05 was anything but ordinary. The German Football Association (DFB) has announced that they'll be launching an investigation into Eintracht Frankfurt after their fans took things a step too far, hurling paper balls and hard objects (even lighters!) onto the pitch during a Mainz corner. Oops!
The game had to stop for a minute while the paper storm settled, and linesman Robert Wessel escaped unscathed after getting hit by a stray post. Seems like the show must go on, even when it's a bit chaotic.
But hey, Frankfurt's fans seem to have developed a penchant for unsportsmanlike behavior. They've been hit with some hefty fines in the past for similar antics. Let's hope this doesn't add another one to the pile.
As for potential penalties, well, that's anyone's guess at this point. The DFB Sports Court could slap on a fine, but we're still in the speculation territory here. Remember, Borussia Dortmund fans weren't so lucky when they threw objects during matches—they faced stadium bans, fines, and even had incidents reported to the police. But for Frankfurt, we'll have to wait and see what the DFB comes up with.
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The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty in light of the recent incident involving projectiles thrown by Eintracht Frankfurt's fans during the Rhine-Main derby against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga in Mainz am Main. The German Football Association (DFB) is currently investigating the matter.
This is not the first time Frankfurt's fans have been involved in unsportsmanlike behavior, as they have faced fines for similar antics in the past.
If found guilty, Eintracht Frankfurt could face penalties such as fines, stadium bans, or even reports to the police, as was the case with Borussia Dortmund fans who threw objects during matches.
The DFB Sports Court is yet to decide on the potential penalties for Eintracht Frankfurt, but it's possible that the recent incident could add another fine to the club's record.
