Newly Opened Stadium in Opole Vandalized by German Fans: "Those responsible will be held accountable"

Rapid managing director Steffen Hofmann said after the Randalen in Hartberg: "Unfortunately this happens everywhere in Europe. He is not quite wrong with this statement. On the weekend, the test match between the Polish second division Odra Opole and the German second division FC Magdeburg (1:1) came to wild riots of some German "fans". Some things reminded Hartberg.

After a really atmospheric evening at the stadium opening in Opole, fans of 1. FC Magdeburg leave a trail of devastation. The hosts are stunned. The club condemns the behaviour and works on the Enlightenment.

Newly Opened Stadium in Opole Vandalized by German Fans: "Those responsible will be held accountable"

“Those involved in this incident will be held accountable,” assured Michał Lech, spokesperson for Odra Opole, in reference to the acts of vandalism that occurred at the stadium in Opole during the opening match of the venue. The matter is currently under investigation by the police. For the time being, the Opole-based club, in cooperation […] The post Newly Opened Stadium in Opole Vandalized by German Fans: “Those responsible will be held accoun…

German fans destroyed the stadium in Opole during the first match at the new facility. The acts of vandalism are particularly visible in the bathrooms, which have been marked and covered with stickers. This is not the best place to exhibit your works - the club wrote on Facebook.

The Opole stadium wants financial compensation from the German club for the destruction of bathrooms, said RMF FM reporter Martyna Czerwińska. The acts of vandalism were committed by FC Magdeburg fans during Friday's match, which was also the first meeting at the long-awaited new football stadium - Ithaca Arena.

Fans from Magdeburg, supported by friendly Hutnik Kraków fans, vandalized the toilets at the new stadium, and stickers and inscriptions appeared on the balustrades.