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DFB issues €80,000 fine to Bochum as pyrotechnic sanctions escalate

Under the DFB’s penalty framework clubs can allocate part of their sanctions to fan-safety upgrades to address recurring pyrotechnic incidents.

Kieler Fans im Heimspiel gegen den BVB
Beim Heimspiel gegen Bremen rauchte es mächtig auf der Südtribüne.
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Overview

  • VfL Bochum was penalized €80,000 for three away-game flare incidents, with €60,000 tied to sustained pyrotechnics in Kiel.
  • Bochum’s cumulative fines for the season have reached €133,200 across six pyrotechnic breaches, placing the club 18th in the DFB’s penalty ranking.
  • The association permits Bochum to channel up to €26,600 of its sanction toward security improvements and violence-prevention measures.
  • FC St. Pauli was hit with a €95,000 fine this month, while Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln have amassed total pyrotechnic penalties of €519,000 and €542,000 respectively.
  • Proceedings are ongoing against Bochum for additional flare use during a match in Heidenheim, highlighting the DFB’s sustained stadium-safety crackdown.