Germany: clubs sanctioned for violence able to pay part of their fines through prevention projects

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Use of pyrotechnic devices during 1. FC Saarbrücken - 1. FC Köln - ©  DFB

"The Sports Court of the German Football Association (DFB) has imposed a fine totaling €60,000 on 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga) following accusations by the DFB control committee of two cases of unsportsmanlike behaviour by its supporters," announced the DFB on 21/01/2020.

"The club can use up to €20,000 of this amount for safety and violence...

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Use of pyrotechnic devices during 1. FC Saarbrücken - 1. FC Köln - ©  DFB

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