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FC St. Pauli Reinforces Humanistic Mission While Battling for Bundesliga Survival

President Oke Göttlich highlights the club's commitment to anti-extremism, democratic values, and remembrance as the team fights to secure its place in Germany's top league.

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Overview

  • Oke Göttlich emphasized the social responsibility of football clubs, reaffirming FC St. Pauli's stance against extremism and its dedication to humanity and dialogue.
  • The club's president paid tribute to Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer, underscoring the importance of remembrance and reconciliation in society.
  • FC St. Pauli's innovative cooperative raised nearly €30 million in 2024, securing majority ownership of its stadium while promoting a democratic, grassroots financial model.
  • Under coach Alexander Blessin, the team has improved defensively and now controls its own fate in the fight to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.
  • Göttlich congratulated rival Hamburger SV on their promotion, stressing the importance of ensuring a future derby match between the two Hamburg clubs.