Bayer 04 respect the decision of the DFB Sports Tribunal while also highlighting the significant financial consequences the misconduct of individuals has for the entire club. The safety and well-being of all stadium visitors remain our top priority.
Fernando Carro, CEO at Bayer 04, said: “The support, atmosphere and passion of our fans are a vital part of what makes Bayer 04 what it is. I therefore wish to make it crystal clear: We cannot accept the setting off of pyrotechnics at the stadium. There is no justification for this behaviour. Anyone who sets off pyrotechnics knowingly accepts that they are causing considerable harm not only to other people but also to their own club. A fine of €185,000 is very painful for us. This money is now missing from projects that benefit all fans, from infrastructure measures and, ultimately, from the club’s further development. I expect every supporter to be aware of their responsibility towards Bayer 04.”
In accordance with the decision of the DFB Sports Tribunal, around €61,600 of the total sum may be used for safety and violence prevention measures. The aim remains to ensure that all visitors to the BayArena and away matches enjoy a safe and positive stadium experience.
Exciting experiences and exclusive insights into the Werkself and the BayArena awaited the young footballers from the BA04 Football Academy Guangzhou in China during their visit to the Rhineland this week. As well as taking part in a joint training session with the Bayer 04 Football Academy, the youngsters marvelled at the Bundesliga club’s stadium during a guided tour. The highlight of the visit was a private press conference with former Bayer 04 striker Stefan Kießling, during which he shared tips from his own career with the young players. On Saturday afternoon, 10 October, the group will round off their visit by supporting the Werkself in the away match in Mainz.
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Fun, games and promising talent: At the fourth Bayer 04 Junior Girls’ Talent Day at the Kurtekotten training centre, 90 football-mad girls had the chance to put themselves forward for the Werkself youth teams. During a 90-minute training session, children born between 2011 and 2019 had the chance to demonstrate their skills.
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Despite the international break, numerous Werkself fans turned up at the BayArena on Saturday 3 October. The occasion: Bayer 04, together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, organised a Health Day. In the stadium’s Premium Lounge, guests listened to fascinating talks on the subject of cancer, featuring, amongst others, Bayer 04 record appearance holder Rüdiger Vollborn and former Werkself player Hans Sarpei. Afterwards, young and old alike enjoyed interactive stations such as a grip strength test and eye pupil test.
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In issue #56 of Werkself Magazine, Afonso Moreira offers some interesting insights into his home country, Portugal, as part of the ‘Sag mal’ (Tell me) feature. Among other things, the 21-year-old talks about his favourite places in the country on the Iberian Peninsula, the local cuisine and music, as well as heroes and historical figures beyond the world of football. ‘Sag mal’ with Afonso Moreira!
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