1. FC Magdeburg: Memorial game for late fan - home fans excluded!

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On July 31, 2025, a very special football game is coming up in Magdeburg. The U23 of the 1st FC Magdeburg meets Halleschen FC as part of the Regionalliga Nordost. But this duel will not take place in the usual setting, because the FCM has decided to keep the stadium's home area closed. Instead of a colorful amount of spectators, the stadium is only opened to the guest fans - a gesture out of respect and memory of the late fan Hannes Schindler. As Image are not provided for ticket sales and no medial reporting to the fan in a duly manner to commemorate.

Hannes Schindler, a passionate supporter of the 1st FC Magdeburg, died on October 12, 2016 after he was seriously injured in an incident with fans of Halleschen FC. At that time Hannes was on the train with friends when they were attacked by around 80 followers of the HFC. The incident in which he fell out of the moving train and suffered serious injuries remains surrounded by many questions. The struggle for clarifying the circumstances under which Hannes came to death has now run through years without bringing the hoped -for clarity. According to a Zeit reporting, there were different opinions about how he fell-if he jumped, fell or possibly bumped. This uncertainty not only heated the minds in Magdeburg, but also fueled the rivalry between the two fan groups.

a sign against violence

The 1. FC Magdeburg makes a conscious decision with this campaign to do without income and refrain from media attention. The club environment, supported by the active fan scene Block U and the Fanrat e.V., is closed behind this memorial action. The guest area is made accessible to Halleschen FC, whereby ten percent of the stadium capacity is available for fans who have traveled away.

With this measure, the FCM wants to set a strong sign against violence in football and keep up the memory of Hannes Schindler. "It is important to us to appreciate the life and loss of a person who has been tragically taken to us," explains a club representative. In this decision, fans and supporters see a way to express both grief and hope of justice. Many in the environment of the association express the desire that this signed sign can develop some awareness in the fan scene.

The tragedy around Hannes not only remains in the memory of the Magdeburg fans, but is also a shadow game that has left its mark near Halle. The FCM94358 has set itself the task of taking one step forward in this processed rivalry - for Hannes and everyone who deals with the topic. A brave step that could have the community moved closer together.