Violence in popular sports
Bremen Football Association cancels all amateur games
Most recently, in a game in Bremen, a pack formed and a player was kicked in the head during an amateur game
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The Bremen Football Association is sending a drastic signal against violence on the football pitch: all amateur games from the D-youth level onwards have been canceled for the entire weekend.
After several violent incidents in Bremen amateur football, the association reacted drastically and canceled all games from the D-Youth canceled next weekend. The association announced that no league, cup or friendly games will be played between Friday and Sunday.
“With the cancellation, the BFV is sending a clear signal against violence, hatred and discrimination in its leagues,” wrote the association. “Last weekend, a new, sad peak was reached in the quality of incidents on our sports fields. We are not prepared to accept this situation any further,” it continued.
Violence problem in football: kicks and pack formation
According to a statement, in one game a pack formed after a men’s game, during which, among other things, there were kicks in the head and someone pulled out a knife. According to a statement, in a C-youth game, three spectators ran onto the field and wanted to attack a player from the visiting team. During a senior game, the referee was attacked with threats of violence.
National games are not affected by the gaming ban. The canceled games should be rescheduled later.