Ghost games seem to be the only way to see football again in the future, but are criticized by the Ultras. German football is “sick enough” and “should continue to be in quarantine.”
Munich – Football Germany has been standing still for 38 days. On March 11th went with the catch up game Borussia Mönchengladbach against 1. FC Köln the last game in German professional football for the time being – it was the first ghost game in Bundesliga history*.
In the current Corona crisis times, it is clear that it will certainly not have been the last. Because the federal government earlier this week all major events were prohibited until August 31, ghost games are practically the ultimate ratio in order to be able to meet the tight schedule *.
Corona virus paralyzes sport: Bundesliga clubs rely on TV money
The resumption of the rolling ball was also imperative to save the clubs from financial ruin *. Recently it became clear that the Corona crisis not only affects the supposedly small clubs, but also does not stop at long-time Bundesliga clubs and European Cup participants like Schalke 04. Ghost games and the TV money generated by them so seem inevitable – however, there are also dissenting votes.
Corona crisis in football: Ultras against ghost games – “Professional football is sick enough”
The German fan scenes speak massively against the resumption of play out. In the jointly published letter “Quarantine for football – ghost games are not a solution” represent ultras from all over the country.
An end to the break was “not justifiable in the current situation – especially not under the guise of social responsibility.” Because this “would be.” sheer mockery of the rest of society and especially to all those who are really committed to serving society in the Corona crisis. Professional football has long been sick enough and should remain in quarantineFootball is “of great importance, but it is certainly not systemically important.”
This is justified with the “practice of a soccer game with duels, a normal training operation in times of assembly bans and a common pursuit of potential ghost games by fans.” In addition, soccer should not be preferred over other industries.
Corona virus: ghost games as a solution? “Many clubs would then have to file for bankruptcy”
It is also criticized that DFB and DFL are not really interested in the leagues under the 2nd Bundesliga would. At least it is clear that subclass clubs draw an elementary part of their income from entrance fees and significantly less from TV funds.
If the game continued with ghost games, these clubs would face major economic problems. Claus-Dieter Wollitz, coach of third division Magdeburg recently told spox.com: “Many clubs may have to declare bankruptcy at ghost games. Therefore, I cannot understand why I want to consciously lead clubs into bankruptcy. ”
Corona virus in football: Ultras against ghost games – DFL plan “must not be implemented”
In conclusion, the fanatics come to the clear conclusion: “The current plan of the DFL to start playing again in May in the form of ghost games, must not be implemented. “
As usual, clear words from the side of the Ultras, which, as so often before, come together despite different fan affiliations – supporters from FC Bayern * hand in hand with those from Borussia Dortmund, Ultras from Karlsruher SC agree with the hated neighbor from Stuttgart.
In the recent past, this common protest has become clear, for example, in the boycott of the Monday games, which are unpleasant from Ultras’ point of view, and the defamation against Hoffenheim patron Dietmar Hopp *, who the Ultras also want to see as a protest.
Corona: Ultras against ghost games – what is your opinion?
Next week the DFL general assembly instead, in which the “whether” or probably the “when” of the restart is discussed. Incidentally, the fan scenes see “no taboo” even in a complete break off of the season – however, this seems difficult to imagine according to the current status. What do you think, what should be done in the current situation? Vote.
In some clubs, players help to avert economic problems. The professionals at FC Bayern Munich are also willing to waive their wages and waive.
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