Hoffenheim Fan Sentenced to Prison for Stadium Explosion Injuring 12

The 29-year-old's actions during a Bundesliga match caused widespread panic and led to a three-year prison sentence after his appeal was rejected.

A Hoffenheim fan was sentenced to three years in prison for causing a powerful explosion during a Bundesliga match in November 2023.
The explosion injured 12 people, including four children, primarily causing hearing damage, and led many attendees to fear a terror attack.
The incident occurred during a match between FC Augsburg and TSG Hoffenheim, which was temporarily halted due to the chaos.
The individual used an illegal firework with significant explosive power and admitted to throwing it toward the field, apologizing to the victims during the trial.
Three accomplices received suspended sentences, while the main perpetrator's appeal was rejected, making the prison sentence final and legally binding.