VfL Bochum: Bierbecher throw leads to a unique settlement with the perpetrator

VfL Bochum: Bierbecher throw leads to a unique settlement with the perpetrator

In a remarkable incident, VfL Bochum received a partial refund from the responsible perpetrator almost two years after a fine for a mug throw. This event occurred in 2022 during a Bundesliga game against Borussia Mönchengladbach, which was interrupted by the throw of a full beer cup. The cup hit the referee assistant Christian Gittelmann on the head, which ultimately led to the demolition of the game in the second half when the score was 0: 2 for the guests.

Even then, VfL Bochum was faced with a punishment from the German Football Association (DFB), which amounted to a significant sum of 100,000 euros. This fine was imposed to punish the misconduct of a viewer and brought considerable discussions about the security in the stadium. But the situation has now changed because the association was able to reclaim part of this amount from the cause of the incident.

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of the remaining 67,000 euros, which remain after the third of the third, the perpetrator compensated for a significant part. The Bochum District Court imposed a fine of 3,200 euros against the person responsible - this number is made up of 80 daily rates of 40 euros each. In addition, the perpetrator was obliged to pay the injured referee assistant compensation of 800 euros. It became known that the man withdrew his appeal against the judgment in November last year, which accelerated the process.

The handling of VfL Bochum with the incident could be seen as directional for other clubs, since it makes it clear the processes and consequences of the misconduct of viewers in stadiums. Security, both for the official and the players, is becoming increasingly important, and this case could help to raise awareness.