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Spectator Accused of Punching Youth Coach at Nürnberg Match

Police are investigating the confrontation at the Nürnberg youth match.

Overview

  • The altercation occurred around 6 p.m. Saturday during an A‑youth game between FC Bayern Kickers and SC Germania Nürnberg at the Neusorgstraße sports complex.
  • Police say a 40-year-old spectator argued with the 24-year-old home coach and allegedly struck him in the head with a fist.
  • Emergency services took the coach to a hospital for treatment following the blow.
  • Officers found the suspect at the venue, confirmed his identity, issued a place ban, and the match continued.
  • The suspect filed a complaint alleging insult by the coach, and investigators are working to determine what sparked the dispute.