Eintracht Braunschweig hits back hard: stadium bans for racists!

Eintracht Braunschweig hits back hard: stadium bans for racists!

Eintracht Braunschweig has once again taken a clear stance against racism and discriminatory behavior in their ranks. On October 24, 2025, two supporters were banned nationwide from stadiums for two years. This decision was made in view of several worrying incidents that have raised eyebrows in recent months and have cast serious doubt on the club's values. Especially in times when racism is a recurring topic in football, Eintracht sends a signal of zero tolerance.

With the upcoming Lower Saxony derby against Hannover 96, the announcement of the stadium bans was chosen at the right time to send a clear signal against racism. Loud Kicker The critical incidents occurred in the last few months. On October 3rd, a player from the club, probably Sidi Sané, was racially insulted after a home game against SC Paderborn. In addition, on August 9th, after the game against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, there were xenophobic insults and bodily harm by an Eintracht supporter on a bus.

Ongoing problems in football

The police have investigated and opened criminal proceedings in both cases, underlining the seriousness of these incidents. Eintracht emphasizes that tolerance ends where racist insults or the use of National Socialist slogans are uttered. This is in line with the demands of Reem Alabali-Radovan, the former German Federal Government Commissioner for Integration and Anti-Racism, who had already called for active action against racism in sport in 2023. The Friedrich Ebert Foundation also pointed out the virulent racist attitudes in football in a study, which illustrates the urgency of the issue.

The pressure on the sports world is growing, as there have also been several incidents outside of Braunschweig that highlight racism as an ongoing problem in German football. In the DFB Cup, Christopher Antwi-Adjei from FC Schalke 04 was racially insulted, while spectators in Potsdam actively intervened against racism and shouted “Nazis out!” chanted. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the incidents as “unbearable” and called for lasting consequences.

The role of fans and clubs

The fan representatives of German clubs are committed to fighting racism. Nevertheless, they say that incidents in football cannot be ruled out. The DFB reported that in the 2023/24 season, around 900 of around 1.5 million amateur games were canceled due to violence and discrimination, a significant proportion of which involved racism.

With the latest measures, Eintracht Braunschweig shows that the club is setting a good example and taking clear positions. This attitude supports efforts to reduce racism and discrimination in football and to promote the values ​​of cohesion, diversity and respect. Fans and society are called upon to stand side by side with the clubs against such discriminatory statements and actions so that football finally remains a place of tolerance and respect that every fan deserves.