Offenbach (AP) – Regional soccer division Kickers Offenbach is legally defending itself against the exclusion of spectators at home games. According to a report by the Offenbach Post, the traditional club filed an application for an injunction against the corona-related exclusion of fans at the Darmstadt Administrative Court before the game on Tuesday evening (7:00 pm) against FC Gießen. According to OFC managing director Thomas Sobotzik, a decision by the court is expected before kick-off.
According to his information, the judge has already contacted the city of Offenbach. The Kickers consider the measure disproportionate, the newspaper reported. “We are against a complete expulsion,” said Sobotzik, but at the same time made it clear: “This is not an attack on anyone. It is good for the city of Offenbach, the health department as well as us when a judge decides whether a complete expulsion is lawful is. “
If the verdict is in favor of the Kickers, it will not be possible in the short term to give several thousand season ticket holders access to the stadium, the managing director emphasized: “But maybe 250 spectators will be admitted, then we could at least let our business customers in.”
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