Braunschweig Fans Protest Guest Restrictions Ahead of Hannover Derby
Around 500 Braunschweig supporters demonstrated in Hannover against reduced guest fan allocations for the March 9 Niedersachsen Derby, citing threats to fan culture.
- Braunschweig fans marched in Hannover to oppose the restriction of guest fan attendance at the upcoming Niedersachsen Derby against Hannover 96, with only 2,500 fans allowed instead of the usual 4,500.
- The protest, involving approximately 500 participants, was peaceful and accompanied by police as fans carried banners advocating for unrestricted fan culture.
- The restrictions were implemented by the Hannover police due to past incidents of violence during matches between the rival clubs, including a mass brawl in October 2024 involving over 200 fans.
- Braunschweig's organized fan groups have called for a boycott of the match to protest the limitations, echoing similar actions during the October 2024 derby where guest fan capacity was also reduced.
- Niedersachsen's Interior Minister Daniela Behrens has been a focal point of criticism from both fan groups, with past threats of a complete guest fan ban fueling discontent.
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