After the incident at Fazanerija, the SPINS union also strongly responded: “We wonder how such a slip-up could occur”
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Mura responded, Maribor responded, a statement for the public was written by Nogometna zveza Slovenije (NZS), even Maribor Mayor Saša Arsenovič spoke out. The incident in Murska Sobota still resonates strongly, and the SPINS union has also expressed its opinion on the event that has shaken many. They also question how, considering all prescribed safety standards for organizing sports competitions, something like this could happen.
Statement for the public by the SPINS union:
The Sunday clash between Mura and Maribor was overshadowed by an incident involving visiting fans who, with an explosive device, injured five Mura players and a fitness coach. Such acts must be severely sanctioned, and those responsible for security on the football field must take responsibility for the mistake that allowed such an action by NK Maribor fans.
The Professional Football Players Union of Slovenia supports the position of NŠ Mura that such events do not belong on football fields. At the same time, it strongly condemns any violent behavior and vandalism at sports facilities. We wish the football players and fitness coach a speedy recovery.
We wonder how it is possible, considering all prescribed safety standards for organizing sports competitions, that such a slip-up can occur. The involved stakeholders, led by the Football Association of Slovenia, must take responsibility for the mistake and severely punish the culprits. Unfortunately, the event confirms the fact that hooliganism at football stadiums in Slovenia, despite years of efforts to eradicate it, is still present, which undoubtedly greatly damages the reputation and development of football in our country.
The duel was initially interrupted and then canceled due to the incident caused by visiting fans. The match at Fazanerija attracted a good number of spectators, who created an exceptional atmosphere. Unfortunately, it all degenerated into an incident that could have ended tragically. In the 58th minute of the match, an explosive device flew into the NŠ Mura players who were warming up on the field, injuring five football players and a fitness coach. Temporary hearing loss, severe headaches, burns on the legs in two players are just some of the consequences of this act. All six had to undergo further examinations at the UKC Maribor. Niko Kasalo and Tilen Ščerjavić suffered the most, and they will be absent for at least six weeks.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet