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An episode that once again tarnishes the symbol of professional football. On Sunday, November 12, the German club Hoffenheim issued a statement to condemn the throwing of firecrackers that caused the seven-minute interruption of the match against Augbsburg, in the instance of matchday 11. of the Bundesliga (1-1).
TSG Hoffenheim condemns the setting off of firecrackers and apologises to all spectators in the stadium, to our host, FC Augsburg, [. . . ] but above all to the other people who were harmed. ” In 16 years in the Bundesliga, this is the first time we’ve faced such a crazy slip-up,” the publication states.
“I’ve heard such a loud noise in a stadium”
Launched from the visitors’ park in the direction of the pitch, the firecracker, which exploded near the corner post, reportedly injured 11 fans. An incident that could have been even more serious.
“I’ve never heard such a loud noise in a football stadium,” referee Felix Brych said. Two men suspected of carrying out the incident have been arrested.
For its part, the club pledges to do everything possible to assist the government in the course of the investigation to get to the bottom of this act. We are also on the lookout for others who have been harmed. [. . . ] Our daily work is marked by tolerance, respect, fair play and we reject all bureaucracy of violence, it is in spite of everything specified.