The spirit of Christmas
At the Sportclub Arena, in the German third division, SC Verl and VfL Osnabrück parted with a score of 1-1. From the kick-off, the 2,000 visiting supporters set the tone: Christmas balls, garlands and four fir trees swung on the lawn. Festive atmosphere? Not really. It was a clear message to the German Football Association (DFB)target of their anger according to The Pinacle Gazette.
Osnabrück Fans Protest in Verl Against Unfair Kickoff Times with Creative Gesture : Christmas Ornaments and Tree Thrown on Field
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After football, it steals Christmas
Under a rain of songs Mafia du football, DFB », the referee had no choice but to interrupt the match for three minutes, just to give the lawn some semblance of dignity. The criticism? A programming deemed disrespectfulwith matches scheduled every Sunday of Advent.
For fans, it's more than just a matter of the calendar: these Sundays in Germany rhyme with tradition, sacred rites and the Christmas market. But rather than preaching into the void, Osnabrück supporters chose irony to mark the occasion, unfurling a scathing banner: « Thanks to the DFB for these thoughtful Advent Sundays – and these fan-friendly times ». Sarcasm in red and white, like the decorations they had thrown on the field.
The action caused enough noise for the club to allow itself a wink at X, releasing a « we sign » in approval to the supporters' banner.
Between supporting a 19th club in 3. Liga and supporting your in-laws, the choice is cruel.
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