Hamburg defender Toni Leistner (in white) attacked a fan who insulted his family after the match.
Hannibal Hanschke, Reuters
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Leistner went to the match really motivated. Not to mention that from 2010 to 2014 he worked at Dynamo Dresden. In the end, however, the match turned into a nightmare and it is likely that the player will not miss a disciplinary penalty. He dampened his emotions during the duel, but as soon as the match was over, he set out with a reluctant loudmouth to deal with it face to face.
He jumped over the billboard and hurried to the stands. He responded to the gross insults with an attack. He pushed the fan aggressively in front of him until he ended up on the ground, it seemed that one blow the incident would not end and there would be a battle. However, the security was enough to strike and lead the furious player away.
Hamburg defender Toni Leistner breaks from an interview following their 4-1 defeat at Dynamo Dresden to confront an opposing fan.pic.twitter.com/mDILuPz2uu
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) September 14, 2020
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The football player also admitted on his social networks that he was provoked to attack by harsh insults from supporters. “The match was very emotional for me. And when the insults came, I just didn’t hold on, my nerves snapped, “the 30-year-old repeated.” I know I should have reacted differently, I can usually do it. I’m a family dad and I should be a role model for my behavior. I made a mistake and I apologize, “he added.
Hamburg defender Toni Leistner (in white) attacked a fan who insulted his family after the match.
Hannibal Hanschke, Reuters
At the stands of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium, 10,053 fans gathered, the largest football visit in Germany since the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Dresden club subsequently commented on everything on social networks and sees the mistake on both sides. “We all love football and we know it can arouse great emotions. It happens that someone makes a mistake. You fans should show more humility and gratitude. Toni Leistner is a Dresden boy who has his heart in the right place and has never forgotten where he came from. Toni, you’re always welcome here! ” stated on social networks.
Especially in the hour of success, one should show humility and gratitude. We all love football because it can release great emotions. And yes, people make mistakes. Toni #Leistner is a Dresden boy who has his heart in the right place. Let’s go on, Toni! # sgd1953 pic.twitter.com/FuLre9TZYE
— SG Dynamo Dresden (@DynamoDresden) September 14, 2020
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Incidents where a player attacks fans directly in the stands are not entirely common. Probably the most famous attack is caused by the Frenchman Eric Cantona, who in January 1995 attacked a Crystal Palace fan with a kung fu kick in a Manchester United jersey.
It all ended in court, where the player first spent two weeks in prison, but then the sentence was reduced to 120 hours of community service and he also had to pay a fine.
