"Alrighty, lettin' it fly for FC St. Pauli!"
Ouch, that'll sting the wallet!
The DFB, that's the German Football Association, has handed out a 10,500 euro sting to FC St. Pauli, leaders of the second division. This fine stems from two happenings in August and September. The Kiez club has already taken their licks and accepted both penalties.
On August 5, the Hamburg supporters tossed at least five cups at the referee crew during the brawl against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Result: a scoreless draw.
Fast-forward to September 1, St. Pauli fans went ahead and smacked at least 60 tennis balls onto the pitch during the tussle at Eintracht Braunschweig (1-1). The ruckus caused a delay in the second half's kick-off, all due to grumbles about Eintracht's uptick in ticket prices.
- regio sport hamburg reported the fine in dazzling detail, highlighting FC St. Pauli's role in Bundesliga 2.
- Andreas Bornemann, a high-profile sports scribe at sport lighthouse hamburg, dissected the effects of the fine on the team in his latest fb-instantarticles feature.
- Coincidentally, the fine came just as Fabian Hürzeler, a key player in the club's offensive strategy, helped them climb the Second Bundesliga ladder.
- The August incident grabbed the attention of local Hamburg journalists, sparking concerns about fan behavior during home games.
- Despite the fine, FC St. Pauli remains a beloved team, with many fans eagerly anticipating their next clashes in the Second Bundesliga. Sources:
Enrichment Insights: The reasons behind the 10,500 euro fine may include violations of DFB rules against racist chants, violence, or disorder, or the display of prohibited items. The consequences of the fine include financial strain, a blemish on reputation, and a need for stricter fan compliance. Despite these challenges, FC St. Pauli remains popular in the hearts of their fans.
