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DFB Court Fines Lok Leipzig €30,000, Imposes Targeted Stand Closures Over Racist Abuse

The decision is subject to appeal within 24 hours.

Overview

  • Lok Leipzig was penalized €30,000 and must play its next DFB-Pokal home match with sections of the Bruno-Plache-Stadion closed.
  • Closures cover the main stand, the lower tier, and blocks 1–6 in the Dammsitz, with banners, posters, and flags prohibited in those areas.
  • The sanctions follow repeated racist insults toward Schalke’s Christopher Antwi-Adjei beginning in the 13th minute, which led to a ten-minute stoppage and a stadium announcement.
  • Up to €10,000 of the fine may be redirected to anti-discrimination measures, including an action plan against racism.
  • Previous discriminatory incidents by Lok supporters were cited as aggravating, while the club’s public apology to Antwi-Adjei was considered mitigating.