Fans in particular are calling for a rethink about pyrotechnics in football stadiums. But the ban will remain in place even after the security summit – at least according to current standards.
Representatives from politics and professional football continue to support a ban on pyrotechnics in German football stadiums. “We are not talking about a huge catastrophe, but nonetheless it is simply dangerous. And we are the organizer and therefore we cannot allow that,” said the chairman of the supervisory board of the German Football League (DFL), Hans-Joachim Watzke, after the security summit in Munich.
Pyrotechnics have “very little to do with the actual football game,” explained Watzke. The 65-year-old admitted that he understood the discussion. However, according to current standards, it is not possible to allow pyrotechnics. “Everyone was in complete agreement on that,” said Watzke after the meeting.
Source: Stern
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