FC Hansa Rostock Delays Supervisory Board Election Due to Technical Issues

The third-division football club postponed the vote after equipment failures disrupted a key meeting, following months of internal and external challenges.

• FC Hansa Rostock postponed the election of three new supervisory board members to December 21 after technical problems disrupted a scheduled vote.
• The delay follows the October resignation of five board members, partly linked to fan violence, including an attack on rival supporters earlier this year.
• Club chairman Sebastian Eggert secured 88.7% support in a confidence vote during the meeting, despite acknowledging prior leadership missteps.
• Hansa Rostock reported record revenue of €46.98 million for the 2023/24 season, despite relegation from the second division, driven by strong ticket sales.
• The club faces financial challenges in the third division due to reduced TV revenue and the loss of its main sponsor, citing fan-related incidents.

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