Overview

• The DFB control committee initiated proceedings and asked Hansa Rostock to submit a statement on the post-match display.
• The DFB said its safety and culture commission did not authorize the fireworks and no application for such approval was filed.
• Police confirmed several injuries, said the nine-year-old’s condition is not life-threatening, and noted he was moved to a specialist clinic in Lübeck.
• Rostock city officials said the permit allowed only twelve effect hand-flares per floodlight mast and that other devices used were neither requested nor approved.
• Club chief Ronald Maul expressed deep regret and pledged full cooperation, while the boy’s mother described falling “liquid fire” and said she may take legal action.