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Dortmund Orders Pre-Approval of Felix Nmecha’s Social Media Posts

The step follows his Instagram reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, reflecting lingering concerns from past online controversies.

Overview

  • Sport Bild reported, and Frankfurter Rundschau echoed, that BVB told Nmecha to clear future posts with the club’s social-media team.
  • Lars Ricken and Sebastian Kehl summoned the midfielder after his Instagram message about the slain U.S. activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Club officials stressed support for free expression but said reactions to his posts had created unnecessary unrest around the team.
  • According to Sport Bild, contracts at Dortmund include a clause requiring players not to violate the club’s fundamental values.
  • No formal sanctions were announced, and Nmecha continues to feature regularly, having appeared in every match this season.