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Werder Condemns Violence After Wolfsburg Clashes, Cites Flagpole Dispute

Werder cites a dispute over permitted flagpoles as the flashpoint.

Overview

  • Werder Bremen issued a statement on Monday condemning the violence and said it followed internal talks with fans, authorities and match organizers.
  • Police in Wolfsburg reported assaults on stewards and officers, three lightly injured officers and ten temporary detentions, with investigations for offenses including bodily harm and breach of the peace.
  • VfL Wolfsburg blamed visiting supporters for an aggressive attack on stewards and strongly condemned the incident.
  • A spokesperson for the Werder fan group Grün-Weißen Hilfe disputed the police account and said observers did not see a “massive attack” by Bremen fans.
  • Werder called for proportionality, clearer communication and better coordination at future matches and said dialogue with all parties will continue.