FC St. Pauli Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Player Oladapo Afolayan

The club pledges full support for Afolayan and is exploring legal action after he revealed online threats and racial slurs following a match victory.

Oladapo Afolayan, a 27-year-old FC St. Pauli player, shared screenshots of racist abuse and threats directed at him and his family after the team's 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart.
Afolayan expressed frustration over the persistence of racism in football, stating, 'Welcome to the life of a Black footballer in 2024.'
FC St. Pauli strongly condemned the abuse, labeling the comments as 'criminal hate content' and vowing to investigate legal options against the perpetrators.
Club president Oke Göttlich emphasized the importance of standing against such hatred and assured Afolayan of the team's unwavering support.
The incident overshadowed St. Pauli's significant win, which marked their first-ever victory at Stuttgart and provided relief in their battle against relegation.