Overview
- Christopher Antwi-Adjei reported the N-word from the stands 14 minutes into the match, prompting referee Max Burda to pause play and a stadium announcement against discriminatory chants.
- Antwi-Adjei filed a formal criminal complaint and local police have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the alleged racial abuse.
- The DFB’s Kontrollausschuss launched disciplinary proceedings under its multi-step protocol to assess potential fines, stadium bans or sporting penalties.
- 1. FC Lok Leipzig issued a public apology on its website and pledged full cooperation to help identify the offender and support investigations.
- Sky’s slow-motion footage showing objects thrown toward Antwi-Adjei is being cited as key evidence in both criminal and DFB disciplinary inquiries.