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Racism scandal in football: DFB investigates after incident in Munich!
DFB is investigating a racism incident during the game TSV 1860 Munich against Energie Cottbus on November 3, 2025.
Racism scandal in football: DFB investigates after incident in Munich!
On November 3, 2025, sport in Germany will be overshadowed by a shocking incident. The DFB control committee has initiated an investigation into an incident of racism in the third division game between TSV 1860 Munich and Energie Cottbus. A spokesman for the German Football Association confirmed the ongoing investigation, which was triggered by the allegations made by Cottbus player Justin Butler. The game, which ended in a clear 3-0 win for Munich, was accompanied by insulting monkey noises from the spectator stands, which Butler heard.
This incident led to a temporary suspension of play as the referee stopped play for approximately ten minutes. Butler described this unwanted experience as a “shock moment” that took a toll on him and his teammates. The referee then asked Butler whether he could continue the game, which he said yes. A spectator found guilty of insulting the player had to leave the stadium and was handed over to the police.
Reactions and consequences
Reactions to the incident did not take long to arrive. TSV 1860 Munich publicly apologized to Butler and Energie Cottbus and announced that they would hold the responsible spectator accountable. This support from the club shows that racism cannot be tolerated in football either.
However, another important question remains: what are the consequences of these events? The DFB has not yet commented on possible penalties that could possibly be imposed against the Munich club. The institution will carefully examine all circumstances surrounding the incident before making any decisions.
A look at racism in sports
Racism, a topic that has long been in need of discussion not only in Germany but worldwide, shows itself again and again in various facets. From everyday prejudices to institutional discrimination, racism manifests itself in many areas of life, but especially in sport, where emotions often run high. Wikipedia describes racism as a mechanism that structurally maintains social inequality and whose deeply rooted ideologies go back to ancient Greece.
The incidents in football are therefore not just isolated cases, but part of a larger problem that is still acutely relevant today. Experts view racism as a form of group-based misanthropy that questions the equality of groups and assumes that people with similar characteristics are viewed as superior.
The discussion about racism must be open to ensure that it does not happen again. The incident between 1860 Munich and Energie Cottbus should be an impetus for everyone involved to take a stand against discrimination and exclusion and to set an example for respect and diversity in sport.