KNVB awaits investigation of Belgian federation into song Noa Lang | Football

sport">After the match at Anderlecht (3-3), Lang and Brugge supporters sang “Better dead than Sporting-Jew”, to insult their opponents Anderlecht. A statement that has since been condemned by the Pro League and various politicians.

sport">“There is no place for discrimination in the football that the KNVB strives for. We always take that very seriously ”, says the Dutch football association. “What exactly is going on here is in the first instance up to his club and the Belgian federation to determine and tackle it. We understand they have started an investigation. That is how it works in the Netherlands. We await this investigation. But it will be clear that at first sight we are not happy with these images. ”

sport">The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is looking into whether champions Club Brugge and Lang can be punished. The Belgian federation also regrets the incidents. “The RBFA condemns all forms of discrimination and racism,” said a statement. The song is presented to the National Prosecutor’s Office, which must determine whether Club and player can be penalized for this on the basis of the regulations.

sport">In addition to the discriminating songs, the title party between supporters and players will also be judged by the competent disciplinary authorities, according to the RBFA. Upon arrival at the training complex in Bruges, players and technical staff jumped into the arms of the audience. The police chief of Bruges has already announced that an official report will be drawn up. “The RBFA regrets that the current corona measures were not respected at all times.”

Hurt no one

sport">Club Brugge previously took it up for Lang. “There was no anti-Semitic undertone,” assures the national champion. No one would have wanted to hurt for a long time and “we are sorry if this did happen.”

sport">Club points out that Lang comes from Ajax, which ‘the nickname Jews would wear with pride’. Bruges people themselves are called ‘farmers’, the club reminds, and Anderlecht supporters are simply called ‘Jews’. “They are all nicknames that are often also adopted by supporters of the team itself.”

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