Because it was so fitting with the same last name and the resentment is huge, it was a great way to let off steam. In any case, fans of VfL Wolfsburg did not miss the opportunity and vented their anger with a banner about homophobic statements by Wolfsburg offensive player <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/03/corona-worries-in-the-bundesliga-mainz-relocated-to-augsburg/" title="Corona worries in the Bundesliga: Mainz relocated to Augsburg”>Kevin Behrens and at the same time the politics of Lower Saxony’s Interior Minister Daniela Behrens. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s Daniela or Kevin, Behrens keep your mouth shut,” said a banner that supporters showed at Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga game against Werder Bremen (2:4).
Attacker Behrens is said to have refused to sign a jersey decorated in rainbow colors at the end of September. With this, VfL wanted to set an example for diversity and tolerance. The offensive player is said to have made a homophobic statement. According to media reports, the words “I won’t sign such gay shit” were said. The 33-year-old former national player has since apologized for his comments and was punished internally by his club.
“That was clearly not right. It is disappointing that the statements became public. We talked about it and Kevin apologized. He received penalties that we want to keep internal. “It’s something between him and the club,” said VfL sports director Peter Christiansen before the Werder game on DAZN. Anyone could make a mistake, they understood that and accepted the sanctions. “Now it’s time to look forward and think about football,” explained the Dane. Behrens was back in the squad against Werder, but was not used.
The Interior Minister has few friends among football fans
Lower Saxony Interior Minister Behrens (SPD) incurred the anger of fans, among other things, because of her statements in connection with the security summit of politicians, the German Football Association (DFB) and the German Football League (DFL). The DFB and DFL are responsible for ensuring safety in the stadiums. “For me, this includes putting their own safety guidelines into practice and ensuring a violence-free football experience for all fans. The fact that individual groups massively disrupt the course of games through their violent actions is unacceptable to me,” she explained.
In recent months, after riots at the Lower Saxony derby between Hannover 96 and Eintracht Braunschweig, Behrens had long pushed for the second division duel to be played without visiting fans this season. In the end, the 96 supporters were partially excluded from the meeting in Braunschweig at the beginning of October. As a result, not only the Hanover fans stayed away from the game, the Braunschweig Ultras didn’t come either. Now the Wolfsburg supporters also expressed their solidarity with the competition from their own state.
