Whether tennis balls, pyrotechnics or chocolate coins: In the past few weeks and months, football fans all over Germany have expressed their displeasure with the DFL’s decision to pursue an investor deal. Nothing came from FC Schalke 04 supporters.
Until now. Before FC Schalke 04’s game against Eintracht Braunschweig (February 3rd), the Ultras criticized the clubs’ decision to vote for investor involvement for the first time.
Schalke 04 – Braunschweig: Even the Ultras have enough
The Ultras of FC Schalke 04 were silent for a long time. When all professional clubs in Germany announced that they would protest against the DFL deal in the coming weeks and months, the UGE did not take part. Instead of the boycott that the fan groups had announced, there were loud cheers from the S04 Ultras.
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But now the Royal Blues’ ultras have also criticized the deal. There is a giant banner hanging in the Veltins Arena with the inscription: “No to investors in the DFL – transparent new vote now!”.
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The UGE has now joined the protests of the many fan groups in Germany. That should also count as criticism of your own club. Because those responsible for S04 voted for an investor deal. Things looked different last year.
Germany-wide criticism of the DFL deal
However, there was no boycott of sentiment at FC Schalke 04. Only when the S04 team showed a catastrophic performance did the Royal Blue supporters stop supporting them. In most stadiums in Germany, however, there was almost eerie silence until the end of the 12th minute. This was followed by some further protests. For example, there were tricks and treats for the DFL from the stands. The fans threw chocolate coins onto the field. Tennis balls were also thrown.
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In December, the German Football League received a mandate from the professional clubs at a general meeting to begin concrete negotiations with a strategic marketing partner in the future. Up to a billion euros can flow into the coffers. The contract should have a maximum term of 20 years.