[Saba Sports News] In Matchday 25 of the Bundesliga, 1. FC Köln lost 1-2 to Borussia Dortmund at home. In the 5th minute of stoppage time, Borussia Dortmund player Yan Couto handled the ball inside the penalty area, but neither the referee nor the VAR awarded a penalty. The stadium announcer for 1. FC Köln then publicly criticized the match officials during the broadcast. The German Football Association (DFB) Ethics Committee charged the club’s stadium announcer over the incident. On Tuesday this week, the DFB Sports Court issued its ruling, fining 1. FC Köln €8,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. The sanction is effective with immediate effect. The fine will be allocated to football-related foundations, prioritizing organizations aligned with the statutes and objectives of the German Football Association. The stadium announcer has also submitted a written statement to the DFB Ethics Committee, formally apologizing for his actions.
The editor believes that 1. FC Köln must take measures to clearly remind their stadium announcer not to make any comments regarding referees, decisions, or other match participants, and only broadcast neutral content at home games.