SHFV Cup game discontinued: Safety risk between Kilia and Lübeck!

SHFV Cup game discontinued: Safety risk between Kilia and Lübeck!

Kiel, Deutschland - The SHFV Cup game between FC Kilia Kiel and VfB Lübeck was canceled today for security reasons. This decision was made due to the concerns that the fan camps of both clubs could conflict, which is fueled by the continuing rivalries between the teams. The original date was scheduled for the weekend of July 12th and 13th. Representatives of the Schleswig-Holstein Football Association (SHFV) are in close exchange with the affected clubs and the responsible security authorities to find a new game date. At a press conference, Kilia chief coach Nicola Soranno said that a final decision could only be made after the game plan was announced in the 2nd Bundesliga, since additional factors have to be taken into account.

A game to the exclusion of the public was excluded by those responsible. Such a measure would only shift the problems that affect the security concept within the city of Kiel without offering an actual solution. In addition, Kilia declined the possibility of a home play exchange, the use of which was exercised by TuS Rotenhof in the previous year, since the stadium is considered suitable for regional league games. This situation raises questions that go beyond the current game.

discussion about police costs

The cancellation of the game fell together with an ongoing discussion about the financial burdens associated with high -risk games. In a recent report by ZDF, the downside of such events is illuminated: the costs for police operations in games that are classified as high risk can amount to up to 400,000 euros. Countries like Bremen have been calling for years that German Football League (DFL) participates in these additional costs.

The upcoming legal dispute will be exciting, because the Federal Constitutional Court will decide on January 14, 2025 that the DFL must pay for such additional costs. This decision could have far -reaching effects on the finances of the league and the clubs. The background of the discussion goes back to 2014 when Bremen introduced a regulation that allows fees for additional police operations at major events. For example, after a heated duel between Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV, an invoice of 425,000 euros was issued.

opinions and perspectives

The debate about security in football brings to various perspectives. Jost Peter, chairman of "Our Curve", criticizes that clubs and fan representatives are not sufficiently involved in decisions. He points out that football stadiums are generally relatively safe places, while Jochen Kopelke from the police union raises the question of whether the current measures of clubs and the league are sufficient to prevent violence and escalations. While Peter emphasizes the independence of the police, Kopelke sees the increase in criminal proceedings and violence as a growing problem.

This discussion has the potential to fundamentally influence fan culture. If larger monitoring measures and restrictions on active fans were to be expected in the future, this could significantly change the atmosphere in the stadiums. Another look at the current situation shows that football in Germany pays high taxes to finance the police - 1.6 billion euros in the past year. A fact that supports the argument on both sides.

The cancellation of the game between FC Kilia Kiel and VfB Lübeck and the associated security questions are an example of the complex challenges that exist in German professional football. It remains to be seen how the discussion about police costs will develop and what influence that will have on future encounters.