Overview
- The DFB Sports Court amended its November 4 ruling after an oral hearing on December 16, reducing the penalty tied to racist abuse during the August cup match against Schalke.
- Lok Leipzig’s fine drops to €24,000, with up to €8,000 earmarked for prevention, including development of an action plan against racism and discrimination.
- The previously ordered partial spectator exclusion is suspended for five years and applies only to similar DFB-Pokal incidents, with activation if comparable misconduct recurs.
- Both the club and the DFB control committee waived further appeals, making the revised decision legally final.
- The individual who abused Christopher Antwi-Adjei has not been identified; Lok apologized to the player and says it will continue prevention work, with an intent to seek cost recovery if a perpetrator is found.