Karlsruher SC: 111,600 euros punishment for pyrotechnics in the game!
Karlsruher SC: 111,600 euros punishment for pyrotechnics in the game!
Rems-Murr-Kreis, Deutschland - Recently, the Karlsruher SC was occupied with a juicy fine of 111,600 euros that the German Football Association (DFB) has pronounced. The reason for this punishment lies in the unsportsmanlike behavior of his fans, who lit pyrotechnic objects during a second division game on March 1st against 1. FC Köln at least 186. This is not the first incident of this kind for the KSC, which apparently has a real problem with pyrotechnics.
according to [zvw] (https://www.zvw.de/sport/111-600-euro moneystrafe-f%C3%BCr-Karlsruher-Sc_arid-965846) has approved, which made the judgment legally binding. Fortunately, 37,200 euros of the fine can be used for safety or violence prevention measures.
The incidents in detail
Another incident occurred on October 20, 2024, when the DFB sports court imposed a fine of 126,000 euros . Here, KSC supporters lit at least 50 smoke torches , 45 Bengalische Feuer and 30 rockets in the game against SSV Ulm 1846. The KSC argued that this had happened peacefully. Despite this reasoning, the sports court rated the misconduct considerable and dangerous.
Although the KSC asserted mitigating circumstances for entering the interior, the judge was rejected by the judges. Nevertheless, the KSC was supported when entering the interior in its request, since no aggressive tendency was documented. Kicker reports that the sports court also made a decision for the KSC.
a devastating balance for the DFB
The number and amount of fines due to pyrotechnics show a worrying picture. Since the 2018/2019 season, the DFB has imposed seven million euros in fines over . The discussion about pyrotechnics in the stadiums is becoming increasingly controversial because many fans consider it to be part of their football culture. Sportschau notes that the example of Norway, a pilot project for legalization of pyrotechnics, was launched there. The idea: Pyro burning should be allowed in certain framework conditions, which is not yet possible in Germany.
The DFB managers are skeptical of loosening the bans and continues to rely on high fines as a deterrent. However, sociologist Stephanie Moldenhauer questions the effectiveness of these punishments and wonders why the use of Bengalos does not decrease. Whole 300 procedures were initiated last season alone, which underlines the urgency of the topic.
Overall, the KSC is now encountering serious financial challenges that make several of its stadium visits and fan celebrations appear in a serious light. It remains to be seen whether the association can take the necessary measures to avoid similar incidents in the future and to promote fan engagement at the same time.
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