The DFB Cup round of 16 between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC was overshadowed by a racism scandal against Jordan Torunarigha. The S04 has already responded and announced consequences.
Gelsenkirchen - The players of FC Schalke 04 were celebrated by the fans on the night of Wednesday (February 5). And rightly so, given that the S04 won 3-2 after extra time despite a 0-2 halftime deficit, as RUHR24.de * reports.
But otherwise nobody felt like celebrating. Jordan Torunarigha (22) from Hertha BSC had previously been racially insulted * by Schalke fans in the DFB Cup round of 16 *. The S04 already announced consequences.
In addition, the coach and the executive board of the royal blue apologized for the club to the native Chemnitz. In tears, he had considered leaving the field immediately.
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