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Union Berlin appeals court ruling over Bochum goalkeeper hit by firelighter, warns of ‘dirty tricks’

BERLIN — Union Berlin is appealing a decision by the German soccer federation’s sports court to award Bochum a 2-0 victory after Bochum’s goalkeeper was struck with a firelighter during their Bundesliga match in December. Unfortunately, there’s nothing that any event organizer can do to prevent it,” Union president Dirk Zingler said late Thursday. Oberholz said Union was responsible for …

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Union Berlin boss says German politicians are 'using' football to further political goals

Union president Dirk Zingler believes that Bundesliga matches are being played behind closed doors so that German politicians can show voters that they are doing something to combat the COVID-19 pandemic Berlin, Germany: The president of Union Berlin believes Bundesliga matches are only being played behind closed doors so Germany’s politicians can show voters they are doing something to fight …

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Europa Conference League: Police out to stop violence after Union Berlin vs Feyenoord

Berlin police was on alert for fan violence on Thursday after Union Berlin’s Europa Conference League game with Dutch team Feyenoord. Union lost on its visit to Feyenoord 3-1 on October 21, but that game was overshadowed by the attack on Union's team delegation, including club president Dirk Zingler, the day before, followed by what it said was “brutal police …

Union Berlin bans fan after antisemitic abuse

Union Berlin has identified a person it says was one of the perpetrators of antisemitic abuse against Maccabi Haifa fans and banned him from the club’s grounds and premises indefinitely. Union said Wednesday that it has also contacted the German soccer federation to register a nationwide stadium ban against the individual who allegedly took part in the abuse of the …

Union Berlin striker Sebastian Polter won't play for club again due to 'unsupportive behaviour'

Union Berlin has announced striker Sebastian Polter will not play for the club again this season due to "unsupportive behaviour". The Bundesliga side released a statement on Thursday saying the 29-year-old, whose contract expires this year, has played his final match for the club. FC Union Berlin that we, as Unioner, form a solid, tight-knit community in which we stand …

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