jens's blog: "soccer"

The publical viewing of soccer games became a great event with, lots of joy afer the SoccerWorld Championship in Germany.

Now as Germany will play vs. Turkey next Wednesday, many organizers of public viewing places have rejected to show the game. Their excuse is security. What they fear is riots after either the Turkish or th Geman team may have lost the game.

My view is:

Lasst den Sport, Sport sein und uns Fans gemeinsam friedlich Feiern.
Ich fürchte mich weniger vor Ausschreitungen, als vor Anschuldigen von Ausgrenzung und Rassismus in den Türkischen Boulevard-Medien.

Wir friedlichen Fans sollten ein Zeichen der Gemeinsamkeit setzen, egal wer gewinnt, gefeiert wird friedlich und zusammen!

Sport has to stay Sport. Wekas sports fans want to celebrate together.
I don't fear any riots after this particular game. What I am afraid of are accusations of racism and social marginalization in the Turkish yellow press.

As fans we should set a new standard. We want to watch and celebrate the game, no matter which of the team will go away with a win, lets celebrate together and peacfully!