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Thursday, September 7, 2017
FIFA opens case against German soccer federation over fans’ ‘Sieg Heil’ chants
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe governing body of international soccer, FIFA, opens a disciplinary case against the German soccer federation after fans who traveled to the World Cup qualifier in Prague shouted Nazi-era chants.
About 200 fans chanted “Sieg Heil” on Sept. 1 during the Germans’ 2-1 victory over host Czech Republic. The fans also whistled and chanted during a moment of silence for two Czech officials who died.
The Czech federation also is under investigation since the home team is responsible for providing security at their own stadiums and controls ticket sales.
Verdicts in the investigations are expected at the end of the month.
German national team coach Joachim Loew said at a news conference following the Sept. 1 game that the fans “bring shame on our country.”
— JTA
The Times of Israel Community.