The focus: inspiring summer events and strong messages!

The focus: inspiring summer events and strong messages!

St Pauli, Deutschland - In Germany, the summer break in 2025 was used lively by the fan scenes to organize various tournaments and events. The fan communities of St. Pauli, Dynamo Dresden, Frankfurt, Bochum, Cottbus, Erfurt, Kaiserslautern and Hoffenheim showed how much football is not only sport, but also a social event that connects people. So reports fascination of fankurve about a variety of activities that grew out of the broad fan scene.

A highlight in Hamburg was the annual anti-shared tournament of USP on St. Pauli, which took place from May 30th to June 1st. With several guests from other countries, including Italy, France and Israel, it was an international event that emphasized the importance of anti -fascist initiatives in football. The tournament was accompanied by a harbor tour that informed about Nazi history and forced labor. In the evening, representatives from cities such as Bremen, Jena, Marseille and Tel Aviv came together in Knust to discuss state repression against football fans, as FC St. Pauli reports on its website .

combined votes against racism

The commitment to racism and discrimination was also essential. This topic has received more and more attention in recent years. A current study by Deutschlandfunk shows that despite the efforts of football associations that work particularly against racist statements, there are still trends: around 8% of respondents have a right -wing extremist world view. This can be explained by the culture in football, which is often linked to competition and masculinity and often creates an exclusive community, the racist attitudes .

An impressive example of the meeting of all participants in the Antra tournament is the atmosphere of networking and dialogue. More than 2,000 people took part in the event who not only showed their football talent, but also exchanged alternative football models. Lectures and workshops on awareness concepts illustrate how important it is to convey values ​​in sport.

regional celebrations and friendships

But not only in Hamburg was celebrated. In Frankfurt the 25th anniversary of the friendship was celebrated. Fans brought sayings and shared graffiti to show their connection. The annual summer cup of the east curve took place in Bochum, which attracted numerous visitors with fun and fun. The Ultras Dynamo from Dresden committed the “Children's Day in Dynamoland” with over 700 participants, which once more demonstrates the close connection between football and community.

In addition, Cottbus offered a beach volleyball tournament with the "Ur Summer and Family Festival 2025" and the opportunity to pursue the Champions League final together. Sinsheim honored a deceased member with the first "Mo Memorial Turnier", which attracted fans from Homburg. In Erfurt, the Steigerwald curve supported the U16 of the association at the "Day of Youth".

Another highlight was the big fireworks for the birthday of the 1st FC Kaiserslautern, in which many fans gathered in the urban area. All of these events not only show how football shapes society, but also how important the exchange and cohesion within the fan scene is.

So it remains to be seen: Football is far more than just a game. It is a cultural phenomenon that brings people together who stand up for a better society. In the coming years, it can be hoped that such initiatives will continue to focus on strengthening democracy and diversity in football.