Unrest in Saxonville
In the heart of Cottbus, a district named Sachsendorf, a meadow serves as the stage for a daily spectacle that mirrors the broader societal divisions in the city. The meadow, surrounded by apartment blocks and concrete, hosts neighbourhood games where two teams, "the Germans" and "the Foreigners", face off on opposing sides.
The teams are composed of children from the local sports club, SV 1930 Rosellen e. V., with the Mini-Bambinis born in 2019 making their first appearance on the field. Despite efforts by social workers to mix the teams and promote integration, the segregation persists.
The German children and children with foreign parents remain on their respective sides, with the foreign parents of the "Foreigners" team primarily hailing from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ghana. The segregation is so profound that crossing from one team to the other remains an impossible task.
Two soccer goals on the meadow continue to serve as the battleground for these divided teams, reflecting a border that cannot be crossed. The segregation in these soccer games is a microcosm of the larger societal divisions in Cottbus, with the divide persisting despite ongoing attempts to break it.
Efforts to foster unity among the children have yet to bear fruit, and the segregation continues to be a significant issue in the community. As the games continue, the hope remains that one day, the children of Cottbus will learn to play together, breaking down the barriers that divide them.
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