The events in Sinsheim overshadowed everything sporting. Those responsible are shocked after FC Bayern's scandal against Hoffenheim. DFB President Fritz Keller spoke of a "low point"
- FC Bayern * was a guest at TSG Hoffenheim.
- FCB Ultras caused a strike never seen before by both teams.
- The final score of 0: 6 is overshadowed by this scandal.
Update of February 29, 11:40 p.m .: Around six hours after the scandal at the edge of the Bundesliga game TSG Hoffenheim against FC Bayern, DFB President Fritz Keller was a guest at the ZDF sports studio. When asked about the scenes in Sinsheim, the 62-year-old, who has been head of the German Football Association since September, spoke of a "low point". The DFB control committee will initiate an investigation.
Fritz Keller (DFB President) about ...
... his assessments of developments in Sinsheim:
"I think we really hit rock bottom. I have just heard Mr Rummenigge's words and I am fully with him. It only goes on with solidarity. "And further:" I think this is a disaster and I would like to congratulate both teams and the referee on how they acted. "
... the non-aggression pact of the two teams in the last minutes: "Thanks to solidarity, they didn't give the chaots what they wanted, namely to destroy the game, to be in control. I am grateful to everyone who went into the curve. ”
... the actions of the DFB in relation to such defamation:
“We should have taken action much earlier. The first hate posters came in 2008 ( at that time Hoffenheim was promoted to the Bundesliga, editor's note ), then there were always fines and whatever. Then there were probation sentences, but now it's good at some point. (...) We now have to pull together and it has to be taken seriously. "
... the reaction of the Bayern Ultras: "Exactly, it's about attention, but it's actually about football. It has to be the focus again, nothing else. This is only about self-portrayal. "
... the mindset of other football fans:
"You have to say that not all ultras are the same, you shouldn't shove them all together." (...) "I believe that the vast majority of football fans and people condemn this."
... considerations to exclude away fans in the future in Hoffenheim: "If you play without a spectator, a lot of people who have nothing to do with it will be punished."
Update from February 29, 9.40 p.m .: In the meantime, the Bayern Ultras have commented on the incident and published a partially confusing statement.
TSG Hoffenheim vs. Bayern: shocked voices on the scandal game
Munich - Some Bayern fans severely insulted Hoffenheim patron Dietmar Hopp and thus ensured that the game was interrupted twice . When referee Christian Dingert started again, the professionals agreed to make a big sign against such abuse and stopped the game . These historical scenes now leave many fans, experts and those responsible in shock. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in particular announces drastic consequences.
Hansi Flick (FC Bayern coach) about ...
... the reaction of the teams to the abuse against Dietmar Hopp: " I'm sorry for what happened here. We have to stand together - both clubs - as we did. A big sign . The stadium had a fine feel for what happened. It can not go on like this. Signs have to be set - more than has happened so far. It's time to fight back . Many things happened, whether that was in Münster or here now. We have to stand up more against such chaots or idiots . It is important that we show strength. "
... the escalation of the FCB-Ultras: " It has nothing to do with football. People should stay at home . When I watch a soccer game like this, I have to be dissatisfied with it. Everything else is out of place here. You had communication in the curve. They wanted to do the two things. But that has nothing to do with solidarity, it is stupidity . The team was not warned. I knew that something might be planned. You watched what is smuggled in. It happens again and again. "
... the scandal game as a "black day": "I see it the same way. I didn't think about going to the stands. I was so disappointed that something like this happens. Everything your team has done is thrown away . That leaves you stumped and absolutely angry . "
... the reason for the insults: "It has nothing to do with the birthday. The Ultras wanted to do this. I have to comment here on things that have no place in our time. We play football , we are multi-cultural . It is together. I have no understanding for. If I could wish for something: that fans support their own team, leave the opponent completely alone . More energy in the powerful support of your own team. Such actions have no place here. "
... a possible abandonment of the game: "I'm not quite there in there. The third action would have been canceled and repeated . The two actions were planned - they knew exactly what they were doing. Everyone can make the picture for themselves. "
Alfred Schreuder (Trainer TSG Hoffenheim) about ...
... the feelings after the scandal: "Everyone is extremely disappointed . Dietmar Hopp doesn't deserve that. So bad it happens. Sorry ! "
... the protest on the lawn: "Two teams have made a statement . Everyone involved talked to each other. Captains, trainers, Mr. Hopp, Mr. Rummenigge. Everyone should have fun and enjoy it - it can't go on like this. The sign was strong and came from both sides . "
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (FC Bayern board member) on ...
... his emotional state: “ I am deeply ashamed of Bayern for the chaos. Now is the time when the DFB and all those responsible have to act against these chaos. I am ashamed and apologized , but it is not really an excuse. That is the very ugly face of FC Bayern Munich . "
... the upcoming reaction of the club: "We will act with all severity against those who have discredited Bayern today. We filmed everything and will hold people accountable. The whole Bundesliga, the DFL and the DFB have to stand together and act against these chaos. We closed our eyes far too long. ”
Alexander Rosen (Sports Director TSG Hoffenheim) about ...
... the behavior of those involved: “I have to compliment the referees , the sensible fans and the FC Bayern players . A limit was crossed that we cannot let pass. It's against a person and a club, but it's mostly about a person. Respect for the solidarity of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge . "
Peter Görlich (Managing Director TSG Hoffenheim) about ...
... the reactions in the stadium: “I have to compliment the referees, who did it with real calm and sovereignty. Compliments also to the audience and of course to FC Bayern, who understood and understood this situation well. A limit was crossed here, where we as football Germany must and should show solidarity. "
... the signal strength of the player strike: "That was a sign of how to deal with the soccer field down into the amateur leagues. As a viewer, we can do a lot to nip such things in the bud . It's against a person, a club - but at the end of the day it's against a person . You need empathy and sensitivity , the players and the spectators have that. That was why it was an excellent sign of where soccer Germany could and should show solidarity. "
... on Rummenigge and Hopp on the sidelines: "On the one hand, I find it very sad that these two people , who have done so much for German football, have to stand on the sidelines in such a situation. I would rather wish it was a wonderful game. But of course I am also pleased that someone like Rummenigge shows such solidarity and that together with Dietmar Hopp they endure these difficult minutes. ”
Christian Seifert (DFL Managing Director) about ...
... abuse against Dietmar Hopp: "The permanent hostility against Dietmar Hopp has long been unacceptable and must be condemned severely. We experienced a sad climax in this regard today. There is no excuse for that . "
... the reactions in the stadium: "All those involved - players, the referee team and those responsible from Bayern Munich and TSG Hoffenheim as well as a very, very large number of stadium visitors - acted in an exemplary manner in this situation and thus sent a clear signal to some self-proclaimed rulers the football culture set to no longer tolerate such derailments. This must be the goal of all German professional football. "
Manuel Neuer (goalkeeper FC Bayern) about ...
... the action of the FCB-Ultras: “I think that something was broken for us as a Bayern player. That people don't talk at all about the fact that we made a very good game. ”
... the idea of stopping the game: "We spoke to each other in the cabin aisle. I think it was an idea from all of us and that it was the right step. ”
Hasan Salihamidzic (Sport Director FC Bayern) about ...
... his feelings after the scandal: "Two wins and FC Bayern's 120th birthday. It could have been a perfect week. So it was a sad day today, a low point. Shameful . Hate and intolerance have lost nothing in football . The Bundesliga has positioned itself clearly there, we made that very clear today. We all in football have to tackle this issue without compromise, we at FC Bayern will analyze it now and then we will also react. It is also important to show tolerance next to the square. If you can't do that, you have no place at FCB . "
Markus Gisdol (coach 1. FC Köln) about
... the abuse against Dietmar Hopp: "I know him very well from my time there. Mr. Hopp is a very sensitive person. It's a shame that such things keep happening. A large part of it is in social projects, in schools or in cancer research. Maybe people will benefit from it who don't expect it now. "
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