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DFB Moves to Sanction Lok Leipzig Over Racist Abuse as Club Rejects Proposed Penalty

Lok Leipzig says it will not accept the DFB's disciplinary application following racist abuse directed at Schalke’s Christopher Antwi-Adjei in the August cup tie.

Overview

  • The DFB has applied for a €30,000 fine and a closure of the Dammsitz section at Lok Leipzig’s next cup match, according to Bild reporting relayed by ran.de.
  • Lok CEO Toni Wachsmuth says the club does not agree with the disciplinary application as filed, with the case still pending in the federation’s process.
  • Local reports say closing the Dammsitz would add a five-figure loss in ticket income on top of the fine for the Regionalliga side.
  • The August 17 match was briefly halted after a racist insult toward Christopher Antwi-Adjei, and the player was booed on his touches once play resumed.
  • Lok Leipzig issued a formal apology condemning racism, Antwi-Adjei described the slur as an isolated shout he reported to the assistant referee, and Schalke won 1–0 after extra time.