BERLIN, Germany — The head of the German soccer association (DFB) wants tighter ticketing controls for international matches, after Germany fans chanted Nazi slogans during a 2018 World Cup qualifier, with FIFA poised to investigate.
The world champions are incensed after a group of German hooligans chanted “Sieg Heil” (Hail Victory) and verbally abused their own players during Friday’s 2-1 win at Prague’s Eden Arena in a World Cup qualifier.
On Monday, a FIFA spokesman said world soccer’s governing body is considering whether to investigate the misconduct and is waiting for the match report.
The 200-strong group of Germans managed to get hold of tickets in a fan block meant for home supporters from a local ticketing outlet in Prague.
They hurled verbal abuse, as well as disrupted the minute’s silence for two deceased Czech officials before kick-off, which has led to calls for tighter ticket checks.
— AFP
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