Overview

• Supervisory-board member René Born, using the account 'rene.fcsp', posted under Jemilla Pir’s photo that Irvine was not bigger than the club and would soon be “nothing more than a footnote.”
• Pir published screenshots and a video accusing Born of bullying, making the since-deleted comments public.
• FC St. Pauli said leadership had already held talks, distanced itself from the remarks, and conveyed that stance before Pir’s post, urging against social-media mudslinging.
• Reports citing Kicker say Born apologized to Irvine and was held internally accountable, reportedly via a written apology.
• Coach Alexander Blessin said the club is dealing with the issue internally and that Irvine, still working back from foot surgery, has the team’s backing as debate over his pro‑Palestine expressions continues.