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FIBA Bans Spectator After Racist Abuse of Germany Captain Dennis Schröder at EuroBasket 2025

FIBA imposes a tournament ban over the abuse, with a police review underway.

Overview

  • Schröder said he and staff heard monkey noises from the Lithuanian fan section as teams left for halftime in Tampere.
  • Security removed two spectators during the game, and video review later identified one person who is now barred from the rest of the tournament.
  • FIBA said it provided footage to Finnish law enforcement and plans to meet the Lithuanian delegation regarding the incident.
  • Lithuanian players apologized to Schröder, and federation president Mindaugas Balciunas condemned the behavior as absolutely unacceptable.
  • Germany defeated Lithuania 107-88 with 26 points from Schröder, locking up a round-of-16 berth as disciplinary and legal follow-ups continue.